C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の

Meaning

occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention

Example

Their timely rescue was considered providential.

彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な

Meaning

absolute; not lessened or moderated

Example

The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

会議は完全な災害でした。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置

Meaning

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

Example

All the data is saved on a hard disk.

すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

空の星は数えられません。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権

Meaning

The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.

Example

The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.

会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。

C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

汚れ, スマッジ

Meaning

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

Example

She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.

彼女はうっかりナプキンにリップスティックをつけてしまった。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

戦争煽動者

Meaning

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

Example

The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.

そのリーダーは、対立者から戦争煽動者として批判された。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

啓示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

その本はその政治家に関する衝撃的な啓示で満ちていました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

名誉

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

彼は業績を讃えて名誉を受け取った。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会

Meaning

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.

Example

A 65-member committee was formed.

65人の委員会が結成されました。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

ヒドラ

Meaning

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

Example

Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

汚職はヒドラのようで、完全に打ち負かすのは難しい。

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。

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

のために

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

このギフトはあなたのためです。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

彼女は母性の喜びと挑戦を受け入れました。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

耳が聞こえない; 聴覚障害がある

Meaning

unable to hear; having a hearing impairment

Example

The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.

そのろうの子供は手話を使ってコミュニケーションを学びました。

C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

陽気に; 楽しげに

Meaning

in a cheerful and lively manner

Example

The children danced gaily at the festival.

子供たちはお祭りで陽気に踊りました。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning

extremely stubborn or unwilling to change

Example

She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉体

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医師は傷口を調べて、それが肉体に達しているかどうか確認しました

B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候

Meaning

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.

Example

Climate change impacts all regions globally.

気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。

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。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。

A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

青

Meaning

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Example

The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

青い海は地平線まで果てしなく広がっていた。

C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。

C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

憂鬱な; 落ち込んだ; 元気がない

Meaning

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

Example

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

彼は悪いニュースを聞いた後、元気がなく見えました。

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.

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

船から投げ捨てられ、岸に打ち寄せられた不要な物や品物

Meaning

Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.

Example

The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチにはジェットサムが散乱していました。

C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

本好きな; 学問的な

Meaning

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

Example

She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.

彼女は本好きな性格と文学への愛で知られていました。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。

C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

突然の強風

Meaning

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

Example

A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.

強い風がカフェの外のパラソルを倒しました。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

旅行者は新しい土地を探検するために朝早く出発した。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

惜しみなく

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために惜しみなくお金を寄付した。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

高価

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

彼らのミスは会社にとって非常に高価であることが証明されました。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な

Meaning

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

Example

Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.

彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。

C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

型（鋳型）

Meaning

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

Example

She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.

彼女はキャンディーを作るために型にチョコレートを流し込んだ。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

コホート

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

研究者たちは異なるコホートの健康結果を比較しました。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音声記号

Meaning

a written symbol representing a speech sound

Example

The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.

教師は、各フォノグラムが特定の音を表す方法を示しました。

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

夜明け

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

漁師たちは夜明け前に海に出て、朝の潮を捕まえました。

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

幸福感に満ちた

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

チームが勝った後、ファンは幸福感に満ちていた。

C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる

Meaning

to jump or dance around excitedly

Example

The children cavorted happily in the garden.

子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

山からの景色は比類のないものでした。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

先見の明

Meaning

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future

Example

With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.

少しの先見の明で、この問題を避けることができたかもしれません。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー

Meaning

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

Example

The detective drew his revolver from its holster.

探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning

to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer

Example

She sat by the window to muse about her future.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

始める

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

私は明日勉強を始めます。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

にんにく

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

風味を引き立てるために、レシピには新鮮なにんにくを三片使います。

C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか

Meaning

A stupid or slow-witted person.

Example

Only a dolt would believe such a story.

そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

ホルスター

Meaning

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Example

The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.

保安官は自分のリボルバーを革製のホルスターに入れておいた。

C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者

Meaning

A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

Example

The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた

Meaning

Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.

Example

The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.

ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。

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。

C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

泥や水を引きずって物を濡らし、汚し、乱れさせる

Meaning

to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water

Example

The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.

子供たちは雨の中で遊んだ後、濡れて泥だらけで家に帰った。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。

C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗

Meaning

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

Example

The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.

宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。

C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲

Meaning

Sexual desire or drive.

Example

Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.

ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

A2 noun /test/

test

テスト

Meaning

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Example

Vehicle tests reduce emissions.

車両テストは排出量を減らします。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント

Meaning

Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.

Example

He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.

彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。

C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

エコトキシコロジー

Meaning

The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.

Example

Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.

エコトキシコロジーは農薬が野生動物に与える影響を研究しています。

C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け

Meaning

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.

Example

Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.

効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

サポーター

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

彼女は地元の動物シェルターの強力なサポーターです。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

窃盗

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

彼の財布の盗難は警察に報告されました。

C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

ガストリティス

Meaning

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.

医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。

C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

ひどい; 醜い; 恐ろしい

Meaning

extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust

Example

The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.

映画のモンスターはひどい外見をしていました。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ

Meaning

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

Example

The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.

委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。

C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う

Meaning

to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation

Example

He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.

彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。

C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う

Meaning

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

Example

She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.

彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常に注意深く

Meaning

Done with great care and thoroughness.

Example

The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.

アーティストは非常に注意深くプロジェクトを完了しました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい

Meaning

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Example

The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.

花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

困窮

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

病院は困窮した患者に無料でケアを提供しています。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芳香のある

Meaning

having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one

Example

The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.

庭は芳香のある花でいっぱいでした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺

Meaning

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

Example

He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.

彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

無意味な言葉

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

彼はとても緊張していて、説明はまるでジブリッシュのように聞こえた。

B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

通常

Meaning

in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group

Example

She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.

彼女は通常、午前9時に仕事に到着します。

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。

B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

Example

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

顕著に

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

経済は過去10年間で顕著に改善しました。

C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

説得できない

Meaning

not able to be convinced or persuaded

Example

She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.

彼女はすべての議論にもかかわらず説得できなかった。

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

一時的な保留

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

そのプロジェクトは資金が利用可能になるまで保留されていました。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。

C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

揺るぎないまたは堅い

Meaning

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

Example

Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.

彼女の揺るぎない決意が彼女をすべての挑戦を乗り越えさせました。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。