B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。

C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する

Meaning

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

Example

It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.

海の深さを理解するのは難しい。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

許容可能な

Meaning

Able to be forgiven or justified.

Example

Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.

彼女の間違いは状況を考慮すれば許容可能でした。

A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;

Meaning

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

Example

The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.

高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー

Meaning

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

Example

His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.

彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在; 生物; 存在の状態

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

すべての人間は尊敬と尊厳に値する。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

泳ぐ

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

私は夏に海で泳ぐのが好きです。

C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食

Meaning

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

Example

The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.

海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。

A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

今日

Meaning

on this day; at the present time

Example

Today is a beautiful day for a walk.

今日は散歩にぴったりの美しい日です。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不運

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

彼は不況時に仕事を失うという不運に見舞われました。

C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

クマのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a bear.

Example

The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.

その男のクマのような力は、みんなを驚かせました。

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

彼女の専門は小児科医学です。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。

A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき

Meaning

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example

The magician performed an amazing trick.

マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

次元

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

再生可能エネルギープロジェクトは都市計画に新しい次元を加えます。

C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

被害者にする

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

腐敗した役人たちは貧しい村人を犠牲にした。

A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

必要とする

Meaning

to need something; to demand or insist on

Example

This job requires excellent communication skills.

この仕事には優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。

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。

B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

アシスタント

Meaning

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

Example

The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.

上院議員のアシスタントがジャーナリストとの会議を組織しました。

C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人

Meaning

A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.

Example

A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.

タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

勇敢な

Meaning

fearless and adventurous, often used humorously

Example

The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.

その勇敢な旅行者は一人でジャングルを探検した。

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

穏やか

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

患者には軽い症状だけがありました。

A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

から

Meaning

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

Example

She came from Dhaka to visit her family.

彼女はダッカから家族を訪ねて来ました。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

彼の社会への価値ある貢献は認められました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な

Meaning

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

Example

The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.

火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい

Meaning

extremely or unusually small

Example

Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.

その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument.

Example

The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.

楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。

A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

刑務所

Meaning

a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial

Example

He was sent to prison for his crimes.

彼は犯罪のために刑務所に送られた。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

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

Example

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

その祭りは、数世代にわたる伝統を遵守して行われます。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

嫌がらせ

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

その会社には職場でのハラスメントに対する厳しいポリシーがあります。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

領事館

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

彼はビザを更新するために領事館に行きました。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消費者

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

その会社は消費者のニーズを理解することに重点を置いています。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。

C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

Example

The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。

C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

忠実な

Meaning

dutiful; obedient and respectful

Example

The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.

その忠実な子供は常に両親の指示に従っていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

最も重要な

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

この工場では安全が最も重要です。

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最終的な

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

最終的な結果は予想より良かった。

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

ツアーする

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

バンドはこの夏、いくつかの都市でツアーを行います。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清掃員、管理人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校の清掃員は、教室が清潔に保たれるように毎晩遅くまで働いていました。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

テナガザル

Meaning

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Example

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.

ギボンは長い腕を使って木々の間を優雅に移動した。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

ためらい; 躊躇

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

一瞬のためらいの後、彼女は会社からの挑戦的な仕事のオファーを受け入れることに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

ポリテクニック

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

彼女は自分の街の有名なポリテクニックで工学を学んだ。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

外挿

Meaning

Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.

現在のデータから外挿して、来年の傾向を予測できます。

C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完璧

Meaning

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Example

Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.

彼女の部屋は完璧で、すべてが所定の位置にありました。

C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐

Meaning

a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity

Example

The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.

司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

バーチャル教室

Meaning

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

Example

Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.

バーチャル教室は、世界中の生徒にリモート学習の機会を提供します。

B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める

Meaning

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

Example

He decided to seek advice from his mentor.

彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。

C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

塞栓

Meaning

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter

Example

The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.

患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Example

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。

C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音異義語

Meaning

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

Example

The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.

「pair」と「pear」の単語は同音異義語です。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

繰り返し打つ

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波が一晩中海岸を打ちました。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。

A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

接着剤

Meaning

a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive

Example

The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.

子供たちは、色とりどりの紙片をアートプロジェクトに貼り付けるために白い接着剤を使いました。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

守護者; 後見人

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。

C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Example

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用の; 使われていない

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

この古い館には未使用の部屋がたくさんあります。

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最も脆弱な国

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

バングラデシュは気候変動に最も脆弱な国の一つです。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

確認する

Meaning

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

Example

Please verify your email address before proceeding.

手続きを続ける前に、メールアドレスを確認してください。

C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

感覚的な楽しみを追い求める男

Meaning

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

Example

The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.

年老いたルーエはギャンブルと女性に財産を浪費した。

C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ

Meaning

A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.

Example

He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.

彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。

C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

懐疑主義, 疑念

Meaning

A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

Example

His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.

新しい技術に対する彼の懐疑主義は、彼を変化に対して抵抗力を持たせる。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。

C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム

Meaning

a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed

Example

The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.

箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故後、交通は停滞しました。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

辛辣な批評

Meaning

severely critical; harshly scornful

Example

The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.

批評家は映画について辛辣な批評を書いた。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。

B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

その学校は学術的な卓越性で知られています。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

いたずら

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

いたずらな子供がクレヨンで壁に絵を描きました。

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

最も偉大

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

彼は全時代で最も偉大なリーダーの一人と考えられています。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。

C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞

Meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Example

The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.

ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

粘土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

アーティストは湿った粘土を使って美しい花瓶を作りました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

整頓

Meaning

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned

Example

Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.

彼女の部屋の整頓は、すべてを元の場所に戻す習慣を反映していた。

C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星

Meaning

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

Example

Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.

天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。

B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。

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。

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信と冷静

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

良いスピーカーはプレッシャーの中で冷静さを保ちます。

C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

徐々に消失する

Meaning

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

Example

The tension in the room slowly dissipated.

部屋の中の緊張感は徐々に消えていった。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

連続的に; 絶え間なく; 途切れることなく

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

その機械は24時間連続して稼働します。

C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する

Meaning

To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.

Example

A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.

良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。

C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

アイリッシュ

Meaning

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

Example

He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.

彼はハイバーニアン文化と歴史について読むのが好きでした。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

作品の質

Meaning

The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.

Example

The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.

手作りの家具のワークマンシップは完璧でした。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺す

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜂は彼が庭仕事をしているときに彼の腕を刺しました。

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

Example

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する

Meaning

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

Example

The old computer tends to lag when running new software.

古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。

C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

最優秀学生

Meaning

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

Example

She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.

彼女はクラスの最優秀学生として表彰されました。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。

A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

キャンセル

Meaning

to decide that something planned will not take place

Example

The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.

フライトは激しい雨のためキャンセルされました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。

C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

豊富な / 寛大な

Meaning

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

Example

The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.

農家は豊富な収穫に感謝していた。