B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる

Meaning

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

Example

The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.

暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。

C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

Example

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない

Meaning

unstable; unreliable; not working properly

Example

The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.

古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。

C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

消える

Meaning

To disappear gradually; to fade away.

Example

The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.

霧は太陽が高く昇るにつれて消え始めた。

A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

花火

Meaning

a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations

Example

The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

花火は新年の前夜祭で空を照らしました。

C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面

Meaning

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

Example

They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.

彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。

A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。

C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

急激な増加; 上昇。

Meaning

A rapid increase; a rise.

Example

The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.

生産コストの増加は収益性に影響を与えます。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない

Meaning

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

Example

Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.

人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。

C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄

Meaning

the state of being imprisoned or confined

Example

The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.

犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

支払期限

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

金額は請求書の日付から30日以内に支払期限となります。

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。

A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代わりに

Meaning

As an alternative or substitute.

Example

She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.

彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

隣接

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。

C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

ニュートンの法則に関連する

Meaning

relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton

Example

The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.

科学者はニュートンの運動法則を説明した。

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

皮をむく

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

彼女は食べる前にマンゴーの皮をむいた。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季節 / 味付け

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春は私のお気に入りのシーズンです。

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。

C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする

Meaning

sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;

Example

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

顕著な; 重要な; 数量的にかなり

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

テストのスコアに顕著な改善が見られました。

C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任命式

Meaning

The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.

Example

The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.

教会は新しい神父の任命のために特別なサービスを行いました。

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

貴族

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

ローマの貴族の家族は政治で大きな力を持っていた。

C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な

Meaning

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor

Example

He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.

彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壌管理

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

適切な土壌管理は、長期的な農業生産性を向上させます。

C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ

Meaning

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

Example

The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.

彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。

C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

スティグマタイズする

Meaning

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

Example

People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.

特定の病気の人々はしばしば不当な方法でスティグマタイズされる。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

巣

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鳥は木に巣を作った。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。

A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

ノック; 叩く

Meaning

a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something

Example

There was a loud knock at the door late at night.

深夜にドアで大きなノックの音がしました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

思い出す

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

鍵をどこに置いたか思い出せません。

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

問題

Meaning

Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

Example

Health issues from pollution are increasing.

汚染による健康問題が増加しています。

C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ

Meaning

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.

合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。

C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

疑わしい

Meaning

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

Example

The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.

彼が村を救ったという話は、おそらく疑わしい。

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

お腹

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

妊娠中、赤ちゃんは彼女のお腹を蹴った。

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

アメニティ

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

ホテルは無料Wi-Fiやプールなどの現代的なアメニティを提供しています。

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物は外部刺激に反応します。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。

B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度

Meaning

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

Example

The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.

先生は数学で角度を測る方法を説明しました。

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

科学者たちは宇宙の起源を研究しています。

C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

居心地の良い

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

雨の日に小さな居心地の良いカフェで座っていました。

creditable

称賛に値する

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了するために称賛に値する努力をしました。

C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス

Meaning

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

Example

Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.

アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。

A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

野菜

Meaning

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

Example

We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.

健康的な食事を維持するためにもっと野菜を食べるべきです。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装飾的デザイン

Meaning

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

Example

The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.

天井は繊細なアラベスク模様で飾られていました。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。

A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

女王

Meaning

a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king

Example

The queen addressed her people with grace.

女王は優雅に人々に話しかけた。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。

A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。

C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

奴隷解放

Meaning

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

Example

The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.

地主は奴隷を解放することに決めました。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

チームは迅速に派遣されました。

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

ヨーロピアン

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

彼女は大学でヨーロッパの歴史を学びました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

承認する

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

マネージャーは明日支払いを承認します。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

適切 / 取る

Meaning

suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)

Example

Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.

フォーマルな服を着ることはその儀式には適切でした。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

ジュニア; 初心者; 下位

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

ジュニア社員はシニアの同僚から学びたがっていました。

C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する

Meaning

to bruise by striking or hitting

Example

He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.

彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。

A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

グローバル

Meaning

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

Example

Global collaboration improves connectivity.

グローバルな協力が接続性を向上させます。

C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

収益性の高い

Meaning

Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.

Example

The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.

不動産業は都市部で非常に収益性が高いです。

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

ディーラー

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

車のディーラーは顧客を引き付けるために割引を提供しました。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。

B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

開始する

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

会社は新しい研修プログラムを開始します。

C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科

Meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

Example

She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.

彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。

C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

蔓延する

Meaning

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

Example

Corruption was rampant in the city administration.

腐敗は市の行政で蔓延していた。

C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人

Meaning

A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.

Example

Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.

彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

視力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期的な目の検査は良い視力を維持するために重要です。

A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

電気ファン

Meaning

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

Example

The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.

電気ファンは、暑い夏の日に部屋を涼しく保ちます。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性

Meaning

easily set on fire; flammable; combustible

Example

The inflammable material caught fire quickly.

その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。

B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

キロメートル

Meaning

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

Example

The village is about five kilometers away from the town.

その村は町から約五キロメートル離れています。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な

Meaning

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

Example

She gave him a baleful look after the insult.

侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。

準備

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションのために慎重に準備をしました。