A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

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Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。

C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

収益性

Meaning

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

Example

Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.

販売の増加とコスト削減により収益性が向上しました。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

お悔やみ

Meaning

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.

Example

She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.

彼女は悲しみに沈んでいる家族に心からのお悔やみを伝えました。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

隣接性

Meaning

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

Example

The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.

二国間の隣接性が貿易を促進します。

C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

シャレード、ジェスチャーゲーム

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

その裁判は単なる政治的なシャレードに過ぎなかった。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

ハイドロメカニクス

Meaning

The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.

Example

Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.

ハイドロメカニクスは船舶建造の基盤を提供します。

A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning

to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look

Example

She will design the new company logo.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

ガロン

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

彼は1ガロンの牛乳を買いました。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

賞賛する

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

私は本当に彼女の教育への献身を賞賛します。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

ねじれたまたは曲がった形; 通常の形から外れてねじる行為

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

体操選手のコンターションは観客を驚かせました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

地に足のついた

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

困難な状況でも地に足のついた態度を保つことがレジリエンスの向上に役立ちます。

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション

Meaning

The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.

Example

Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.

カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

仮想現実

Meaning

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

Example

Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.

仮想現実（VR）はゲームやトレーニングシミュレーションで広く使用されています。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

馬のヒル

Meaning

a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine

Example

The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.

獣医は、馬のヒルがかつて馬の治療に広く使われていたと説明しました。

A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸せ

Meaning

able to wait calmly; tolerant

Example

She was very patient with her young students.

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 /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

見出し

Meaning

The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.

Example

The scandal made front-page headlines.

そのスキャンダルはフロントページの見出しになった。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

合計

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

合計費用は高すぎました。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

Example

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用

Meaning

the practice or state of using a pseudonym

Example

The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.

その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

認知

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

認知は学習において重要な役割を果たします。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

一時休職

Meaning

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

Example

Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.

多くの労働者は危機の間に休職させられました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

ジャグリング

Meaning

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.

Example

The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.

魔法使いのジャグリングは観客を驚かせました。

C1 noun

Kin

家族; 親戚;

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間

Meaning

An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.

Example

There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。

B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学

Meaning

the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances

Example

She studied geology to understand earthquakes.

彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。

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 /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

電解質

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

電解質は体内の液体のバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

話し合う

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

プロジェクトを最終決定する前に、それを話し合う必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。

B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花

Meaning

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

Example

The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明白な

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

彼の行動には明らかな変化があった。

C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形態学

Meaning

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

Example

Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.

形態学は、単語の構造とその形成方法を研究します。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。

A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫

Meaning

a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color

Example

The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

紫の花は庭で美しく咲いた。

C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

仮設キャンプ

Meaning

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

Example

The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.

登山者たちは山の斜面に仮設キャンプを設置した。

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

危険にさらす

Meaning

To put in danger or at risk.

Example

Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.

無謀な運転は他人の命を危険にさらす可能性があります。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

正直に

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

彼女は自分の間違いについて正直に話しました。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

靴

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

彼女は運動用の新しいランニングシューズを買いました。

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。

C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な

Meaning

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Example

The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

車は道路の中央で急停車しました。

B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

広げる

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader

Example

They plan to widen the road next year.

彼らは来年、道路を広げる予定です。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食べ物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

ご飯はアジアでは一般的な食べ物です。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒否

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

彼の不当な解雇は、会社に対する訴訟を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香り

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

焼きたてのパンの香りがキッチンに広がった。

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

非効率的

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

古いコンピュータシステムは非効率的で、多くの時間を無駄にしました。

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

旅

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

彼らのアジア横断の旅は2年間続いた。

C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

無作法な

Meaning

lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing

Example

His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.

彼の無作法な振る舞いは、ディナー・パーティーで皆を驚かせた。

B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

維持する

Meaning

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

Example

The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.

裁判官は、どんな犠牲を払っても正義を守ると約束しました。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 二重性

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

その政治家のタージヴァーセイションは彼の支持者を失望させた。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装飾モールディング

Meaning

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

Example

The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.

木製のモールディングが部屋にクラシックな印象を与えました。

C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学

Meaning

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Example

Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

関与する

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

このプロジェクトは、いくつかの部署が一緒に働くことを含むでしょう。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

戦争支持の国家主義者

Meaning

a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist

Example

The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.

その指導者は無謀なジンゴとして批判された。

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

偽造

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Example

Our forefathers fought for independence.

私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓石

Meaning

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.

その墓石には彼女の名前が美しく彫られていた。

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

キャンプファイヤーからの火花が乾いた葉を点火しました。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教会の中央部

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

合唱団は教会のネイヴで美しく歌いました。

C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation where no progress is possible.

Example

The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.

交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。

C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか

Meaning

Silly or foolish.

Example

It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.

水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

短気な

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

彼の短気な性格はよく議論に巻き込まれました。

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。

B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

空飛ぶ車

Meaning

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

Example

Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.

空飛ぶ車はすぐに都市の交通渋滞の問題を解決できるでしょう。

B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

廃止

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

奴隷制度の廃止は人権の歴史における重要な節目でした。

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

寝室

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

子供たちは寝室で遊んでいました。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。

C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

めったに

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

彼女はダイエットのため、お菓子をめったに食べません。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

無常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

仏教の哲学は、人生の無常性を強調します。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

鎮静する

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完全

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

嵐にもかかわらず、古い家は完全な状態を保っていました。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

詐欺

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

その政治家は選挙に勝つために詐欺を使ったとして非難された。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

滝

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

壮大な滝は毎年何千人もの観光客を引きつけます。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。

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.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。

C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning

Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.

Example

His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.

A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り

Meaning

in the way that is normal or typical; customarily

Example

As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.

いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

節約する

Meaning

To reduce spending or use resources carefully.

Example

Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.

家族は不必要な支出を削減して、節約しようとしています。

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。

A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

疲れた

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

私は仕事を続けるには疲れすぎています。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力

Meaning

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

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

その対立は管理不能な問題になった。

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。

C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい

Meaning

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

Example

The crowd became raucous after the team scored.

チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。