A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

詩

Meaning

a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter

Example

She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.

彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。

C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である

Meaning

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

Example

It would behove the company to listen to its customers.

会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

即時

Meaning

Happening immediately, without any delay.

Example

The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.

温度の変化はほぼ即時でした。

C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

色合い

Meaning

A color or shade.

Example

The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.

アーティストは背景のために柔らかい青い色合いを選びました。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。

C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学者

Meaning

well-educated, literary, or scholarly people

Example

The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.

そのイベントには詩人、批評家、その他の文学者が出席しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;

Meaning

not paying attention; careless; heedless

Example

She was unmindful of the danger around her.

彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。

C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。

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。

A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女性

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

カウンターにいる女性が私を助けてくれました。

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

Example

She was too subservient to challenge his decision.

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

詐欺

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

その会社はクレジットカード詐欺とマネーロンダリングで調査されました。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

望ましくない; 有害な; 不快な

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新しい政策は幾つか望ましくない結果を招いた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

維持できない

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

政治家は彼の立場が維持できなくなったときに辞職しました。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

計算された

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

彼女の計算された動きは競争相手に対して優位に立たせた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

情報に疎い

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

その決定は情報に疎い委員会によって下された。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂

Meaning

a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school

Example

Students had lunch in the refectory.

学生たちは食堂で昼食をとった。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

採用は労働力を強化します。

A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

興奮

Meaning

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.

子供たちは次の学校旅行についての興奮を抑えることができなかった。

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。

C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊

Meaning

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

Example

The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.

反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的

Meaning

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

Example

The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.

僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格

Meaning

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

Example

In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.

ラテン語では、ボカティブケースは名前で誰かを直接呼びかけるときに使用されます。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。

B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

感動させる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

Example

Her speech managed to impress the audience.

彼女のスピーチは聴衆を感動させました。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

すりおろす, 苛立たせる

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

彼女はパスタ料理のためにチーズをおろしました。

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

負担

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

財政的な負担は彼にとって非常に重かった。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

Example

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。

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 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸せ

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。

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。

C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化する

Meaning

To make something lawful by official approval.

Example

The government decided to legalize online businesses.

政府はオンラインビジネスを合法化することを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

交渉する

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

彼らはサプライヤーと公平な取引を交渉した。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然の大きな音; 強い衝撃や打撃

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

ドアが大きな音を立てて閉まり、皆を起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Meaning

A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.

Example

The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.

教授は講義を始める前にレクタウンにノートを置きました。

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

会社は来週新製品を発表します。

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

抱きしめる

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に向かう前に友達を抱きしめた。

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

ごめん

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

彼女は起こったことを後悔していた。

C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物

Meaning

Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health

Example

Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.

冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。

C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動

Meaning

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Example

The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.

政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気

Meaning

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

Example

Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.

雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。

C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン

Meaning

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

Example

The office peon delivered the files to each department.

オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。

C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

哀愁を帯びた、または響く音

Meaning

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

Example

The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.

教会の鐘の哀愁を帯びた音が村中に響いた。

C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目または無知

Meaning

Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.

Example

The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.

問題に対する盲目的なアプローチは多くの間違いを招いた。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。

A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行する

Meaning

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

Example

They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.

彼らは大きなグループと一緒に南極大陸へ旅行しました。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

種; タイプ

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は何千もの動物種の家です。

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

監護; 拘留; 保護

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

離婚後、彼らは子供たちの監護権を平等に分けました。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

汚染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空気の汚染は健康に問題を引き起こします。

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする

Meaning

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

Example

The children jabbered happily after the show.

子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

埋め込む

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

ジャーナリストは軍事ユニットに埋め込まれていた。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

相殺する

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

運動はストレスの悪影響を相殺できます。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

都市の郊外

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

彼らは静かな生活を求めて都市の郊外に引っ越しました。

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。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。

B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

取り除く

Meaning

to remove or get rid of something

Example

I need to rid the house of all the clutter.

家の中のすべてのゴミを取り除く必要があります。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

精神的に

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

彼女は試験のために精神的に準備していた。

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

あなたの

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

あなたの本はテーブルの上にあります。

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

台無しにする

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

強い雨が私たちのピクニックの計画を台無しにするかもしれません。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような

Meaning

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

Example

She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.

彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不適格; 不適当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

彼は健康状態が悪いため、軍務には不適格と宣告されました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する

Meaning

to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks

Example

He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.

彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。

C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る

Meaning

to come before in time or order

Example

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。

C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

Example

They bandied jokes across the table.

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

軽減する

Meaning

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

Example

She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.

彼女は軽減する状況のために寛容を求めました。

B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

手のエクササイズ

Meaning

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

Example

Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.

定期的な手のエクササイズは筋肉の回復に不可欠です。

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

すぐに

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

電車はすぐに到着します。

C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論

Meaning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.

Example

Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.

科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。

A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

デジタル

Meaning

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

Example

The world is shifting towards a digital economy.

世界はデジタル経済に向かっています。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

イライラした

Meaning

Easily irritated or annoyed.

Example

He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.

同じ質問を繰り返し聞かれると、彼はイライラしてきた。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。

C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似

Meaning

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.

Example

The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.

人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

questionnaire

アンケート

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参加者は自分の習慣についての詳細なアンケートに記入しました。

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ

Meaning

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

Example

He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。

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。

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

ボールの球形は、地面でスムーズに転がるのを可能にしました。

A2 noun /fluː/

flu

インフルエンザ

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example

She stayed home because she had the flu.

彼女はインフルエンザなので家にいました。

C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する

Meaning

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

Example

The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.

伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙

Meaning

The quality or state of being subtle.

Example

She understood the subtlety of the situation.

彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。

C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主義, 自制

Meaning

The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example

Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.

禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

卵、細胞、または生物を適切な条件で発展させるプロセス

Meaning

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

Example

The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.

卵のインキュベーションは三週間続きました。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

彼女は優れた医療実務家です。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

言葉では表現できない

Meaning

Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.

Example

She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.

彼女は成功の知らせを聞いたとき、言葉では言い表せないほどの喜びで満たされていました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不寛容

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

リーダーは他の宗教に対する不寛容さで批判されました。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黒

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい黒いドレスを着て行った。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

無視する

Meaning

to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally

Example

She decided to ignore the rude comments.

彼女は失礼なコメントを無視することに決めました。