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A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

純粋な; 清潔な; 汚れのない; 差別のない;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
山の泉からの水は純粋です。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

入り江
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
船員たちは入り江の穏やかな水域でアンカーを下ろした。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感動的な; 情熱的な
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感動的な物語が、皆の目に涙をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理的に; 適度に;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
そのホテルの部屋は場所に対して合理的な価格で提供されていました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景にある花が絵を明るくしました。
A1 noun /help/

Help

助け; 支援
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
ボランティアは高齢女性の買い物を車に運ぶために助けを提供しました。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

肉食動物
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
ライオンは他の動物を狩って食べる肉食動物です。
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

仲裁者
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
国際的な争いにおいて、国連はしばしばメディエーターとして機能します。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

実現不可能
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
高額なコストのため、このプロジェクトは実現不可能と見なされました。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

グラス
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
彼はトレーニング後に冷たい水を一杯飲みました。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的な; 攻撃的な
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
暴力的な嵐は沿岸地域に重大な損害を与えました。
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

カンニング
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
彼は答えをコピーして試験でカンニングします。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

単調さ
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
日常生活の単調さを打破することは、メンタルヘルスの改善に役立つことがあります。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

避けられない運命
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
変化の避けられないことは人生の一部です。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

識字障害者; 読み書きができない; 無知
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
このプログラムは、識字率の低い成人が読み書きを学ぶ手助けをすることを目的としています。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

擦れて痛む
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
荒れた靴が彼のかかとを擦っていた。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

歓喜
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
勝利後、街中は歓喜に包まれていました。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委員会は憲法改正を提案します。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

曲がり角; サイドロード
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
最初の交差点を左に曲がってください。
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

スピーカー
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で感動的なスピーチを行いました。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病棟
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
彼女は子供病棟に入院しました。
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

無視する
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
勉強中に健康を無視しないでください。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未開の; 野蛮な;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
探検家たちはアマゾンの雨林の奥深くで未開の部族に出会った。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防ぐ
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
ワクチンは多くの病気を予防するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

テノール / 一般的なトーン
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
彼のスピーチの全体的なトーンは希望に満ち、安心感を与えるものでした。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

不合理な, ばかげた
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
地球が平らだと思うのは不合理です。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

正当化
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
そのような失礼な行動には正当化の余地はない。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

権利
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
このプログラムは医療サービスの権利を提供します。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵食
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
権力争いはしばしば人間性の侵食を引き起こします。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

私の
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
これは私の本です。
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

増加した
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
会社の収益は昨年増加しました。
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

割り当てる
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
マネージャーは新しい従業員に仕事を割り当てる予定です。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。
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。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

ブラッククミン
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

力
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
帝国は膨大な軍隊を通じてその力を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月の位相の周期性は何世紀にもわたって人々を魅了してきた。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

付き添い人
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
先生は学校のダンスで付き添い人として行動しました。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神経科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
ニューロサイエンティフィックな研究は、記憶の保持を理解するのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

肌
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

アーケード
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
子供たちはゲームセンターで午後を過ごしました。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接に; 完全に; ためらわずに
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
彼女はその提案を直接拒否した。
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
子供たちは庭で外で遊んでいました。
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

オークの木
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
古いオークの木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

いやいや
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うことに渋々同意した。
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好戦的
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
彼の演説は好戦的で脅しに満ちていた。
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
電磁力は陽子を反発させる。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

私たちの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
これは私たちの家です。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

望まれない
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
彼は会議で望まれない客のように感じた。
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

感覚; 気持ち; 感情
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
彼女は何か重要なことが起こる予感がした。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

階下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

すする
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
彼女は新聞を読みながら、ゆっくりとお茶をすすっていました。
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

無礼さ
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
彼の客に対する無礼さは皆を驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸せ
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
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。
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

バージョン; 形態; 物語
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
これはソフトウェアの最新バージョンです。
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

ケチャップソース
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
彼女はフレンチフライにケチャップをかけてから食べました。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

キオスク
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
彼女は駅の近くのキオスクで水のボトルを買いました。