A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

品質

Meaning

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Example

Quality assurance is vital in medical education.

品質保証は医学教育において重要です。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。

A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

賢い; 機知に富んだ; よく着飾った; スタイリッシュ

Meaning

intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish

Example

She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.

彼女はテクノロジー株に投資するという賢い決断を下しました。

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

もろさ

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

角膜のもろさはこすることで増加します。

A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

異なる

Meaning

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

Example

Her opinion was completely different from mine.

彼女の意見は私のものとは完全に異なっていました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要な

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

その国に入るにはビザが必要です。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争い, すり減る

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

彼は冷静を保とうとしたが、議論の中で彼の神経はすり減り始めた。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン

Meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

Example

We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.

私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

結果; 結末;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

選挙の結果は皆を驚かせました。

A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

ついに

Meaning

at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

長年の努力の後、彼女はついに目標を達成しました。

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

試験

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

彼女は最終試験の準備をしています。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。

A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

上に; 上方

Meaning

in or to a higher place; overhead

Example

The airplane flew above the clouds.

飛行機は雲の上を飛んでいました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

プロデューサー

Meaning

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Example

The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.

インプレサリオは、急成長するスターのためにコンサートのシリーズを手配しました。

C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

Meaning

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

Example

He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。

C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

無力化する

Meaning

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

Example

The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.

その重傷はプレーヤーをシーズンの残りの期間無力化させた。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃腸の

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛い食べ物は胃腸に問題を引き起こすことがあります。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

通常; 一般的; 基準に合った; 健康

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

重要な試験の前に緊張するのは普通です。

C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた

Meaning

coming or happening later than expected or usual

Example

She sent me a belated birthday card.

彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

添木

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医者は患者の折れた腕を安定させるために添木を使いました。

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

気配りのある; 巧妙な;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

彼は彼女の感情を傷つけないように、気配りのある返答をした。

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

彼は大学の優れた教授です。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

携帯電話

Meaning

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

Example

She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.

彼女は家に携帯電話を忘れて、誰にも電話できなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。

C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物

Meaning

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

Example

The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.

その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡

Meaning

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Example

Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。

C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

微粒

Meaning

A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.

Example

A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.

ほこりの微粒が日光の中で浮かんでいた。

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

回勅

Meaning

a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues

Example

The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.

教皇は気候変動と道徳的責任についての回勅を発表しました。

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

軽率な

Meaning

done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless

Example

His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.

彼の軽率な発言は彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

太ももの後ろの腱; 動詞として、誰かまたは何かの効果を制限または著しく制限する

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

予算削減により、組織の計画が弱体化しました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

統治している

Meaning

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

Example

The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

統治している女王は、彼女の統治期間中にいくつかの改革を導入しました。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した

Meaning

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

Example

His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.

彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重

Meaning

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

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

国外追放

Meaning

To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.

Example

The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.

政府は不法移民をデポートすることを決定した。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。

B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

歩行者

Meaning

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

Example

The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.

歩行者は横断歩道を渡りました。

A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

プレゼント

Meaning

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

Example

She presented her report to the team yesterday.

彼女は昨日チームに報告書を提出しました。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

死にかけている; 死亡している;

Meaning

approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away

Example

The dying plant needs water immediately.

死にかけている植物は直ちに水が必要です。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者

Meaning

Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.

Example

The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.

捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

ノンブレイキングスペース

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

HTMLで改行しないスペースを追加するために を使用します。

A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇妙な; 異常な; 正常または予想されるものとは異なる

Meaning

strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected

Example

That's an odd way to solve the problem.

それは問題を解決する奇妙な方法です。

C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

偵察

Meaning

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

Example

The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.

兵士たちは敵のキャンプの偵察を行った。

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

修復不可能

Meaning

impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone

Example

The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.

その事故は彼の背骨に修復不可能な損傷を与えました。

C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Example

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。

A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム

Meaning

a planned series of events or activities

Example

The program starts at 9 AM sharp.

プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。

C2 noun /riːm/

ream

リーム

Meaning

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

Example

The office ordered ten reams of paper.

オフィスは10リームの紙を注文した。

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

夕暮れ

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

私たちは静かな夕暮れの中を一緒に家に帰りました。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛

Meaning

an expression of praise or approval

Example

The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.

俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。

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 /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

アボカド

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

アボカドは健康に良い脂肪が豊富で、サラダやトーストに人気があります。

C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的

Meaning

Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.

Example

She wore a provocative dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。

A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

試験

Meaning

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

Example

She studied hard for her final exam.

彼女は最終試験のために一生懸命勉強した。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。

C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用権

Meaning

The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.

Example

The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.

借家人は土地の使用権を持っていたが、所有権はなかった。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

はったり屋

Meaning

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

Example

Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.

彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の

Meaning

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Example

The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.

冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

貧困にする

Meaning

To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.

Example

The long war impoverished the entire nation.

長い戦争が国全体を貧困にした。

C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり

Meaning

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

Example

The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.

排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音

Meaning

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Example

The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法

Meaning

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

Example

His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

働く

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

彼は地元の学校で教師として働いています。

C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

毒性のある; 悪意のある;

Meaning

secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile

Example

The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.

毒ヘビはすばやく獲物を攻撃した。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。

C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

注目や拍手を求めて見せかけの行動をする

Meaning

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Example

The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.

その俳優はチャリティイベントでグランドスタンディングをしていると非難された。

C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

絞首台

Meaning

A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.

Example

The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.

犯人は夜明けに絞首台に連れて行かれた。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない

Meaning

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Example

The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.

選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

落胆

Meaning

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

Example

She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.

彼女は悪い知らせを聞いた後、落胆した状態で座っていた。

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通の; 一般的な; 特別ではない

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

それはオフィスでのただの普通の日でした。

C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転

Meaning

A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.

Example

In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.

詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

販売可能な

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

販売可能な商品だけが展示会に出展されました。

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花冠; ガーランド;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

花嫁は伝統的な式典で美しい花の冠を身に着けていました。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

非難すべき

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

彼の不誠実な行動は本当に非難すべきものでした。

C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する

Meaning

to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt

Example

The factory waste befouled the river.

工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。

C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止する

Meaning

to forbid something by law or authority

Example

The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.

新しい法律は農業で有害な化学物質の使用を禁止します。

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

光沢のあるまたは磨かれた表面; リップグロス

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

彼女は唇に透明なグロスを塗って、健康的で輝く外観を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。

A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

両方

Meaning

referring to two people or things together

Example

Both of the children were excited about the trip.

旅行について両方の子供たちは興奮していました。