B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

落ち着かない; 不安な; 動揺した

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

彼女は試験結果を心配して落ち着かない夜を過ごした。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

魅力的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

ベーカリーの窓にチョコレートケーキがとても魅力的に見えた。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的

Meaning

showing or expressing contempt; scornful

Example

She gave him a contemptuous glance.

彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

空にある天体は昨夜はっきりと見えました。

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。

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。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

未熟さ

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

彼の未熟さは責任を果たすことを難しくした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不安定な

Meaning

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

Example

The instable political situation worried foreign investors.

不安定な政治状況が外国の投資家を心配させた。

C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

支配する

Meaning

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Example

The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.

帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名

Meaning

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

Example

The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.

そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便な; 面倒な; 困難な

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

壊れたエレベーターは、最上階に到達するのを不便にしました。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。

B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

横に; 脇に; 主な部分から離れて

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

本を脇に置いて、私の話を聞いてください。

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚構の、偽の

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

彼が話した話は完全に虚構だった。

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Example

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。

C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる

Meaning

to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally

Example

The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.

突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

統合する

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新しいシステムは複数のソースからデータを統合します。

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

裂ける

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

彼はフェンスでシャツをうっかり裂けてしまいました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.

Example

Economic impediments often hinder social development.

経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

葬儀屋

Meaning

A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.

Example

The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.

葬儀屋は葬儀のために遺体を準備しました。

C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

クーリー

Meaning

a laborer who does physical work for wages

Example

The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.

クーリーは駅で重い荷物を運んでいました。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

混乱

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治的な混乱は大規模な抗議行動を引き起こした。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

いつも; 永遠に; 常に

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

彼女はいつも仕事に早く到着します。

C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

金メッキ

Meaning

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is

Example

The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.

職人はフレームを金で覆い、豪華な外観を与えました。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

ボトルネック

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

狭い橋はラッシュアワーの間、主要なボトルネックです。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

Example

The fish got entangled in the net.

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。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。

C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価

Meaning

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

Example

Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.

多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。

C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵

Meaning

an enemy or opponent

Example

The knight fought bravely against his foe.

騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。

A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

アウトドア

Meaning

situated, existing, or done outside a building

Example

We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.

週末のためにアウトドアピクニックを計画しました。

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遺言 / 証拠

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

彼の成功は彼の努力と献身の証です。

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

移動

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鳥の毎年の移動は魅力的な自然現象です。

C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌

Meaning

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Example

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.

内分泌系は代謝と成長を調節します。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

出血する

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

彼女は腕の切り傷から血を流し始めた。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

タイミングが悪い瞬間

Meaning

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Example

His call came at the most inopportune moment.

彼の電話は最もタイミングが悪い瞬間にかかってきた。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Example

She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.

彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天気予報は毎時間更新されます。

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。

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育する

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

親は子供たちに健康的な習慣について教育するべきです。

C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

カロンダ

Meaning

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

Example

Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

カロンダは、ピクルスや保存食を作るのによく使われます。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外見上

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

建物は外見上は現代的に見えたが、中はかなり古風だった。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

優先

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

彼女はポップ音楽よりもクラシック音楽を好む。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

悪党; 粗野な

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

パーティーの皆は彼を避けました、なぜなら彼が悪党として知られていたからです。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

近く; 近所

Meaning

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

Example

There is a grocery store nearby.

近くに食料品店があります。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

見せる

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

駅への行き方を教えてもらえますか？

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

個人

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

各個人には表現の自由がある。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

対処する

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

彼女は仕事で大きなプレッシャーに対処しなければなりませんでした。

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

木曜日に会議が予定されています。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。

C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

ヒル

Meaning

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others

Example

The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.

ヒルは泳いでいる間、彼の足にくっついた。

C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い

Meaning

involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden

Example

Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.

契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

日焼けした

Meaning

Having a dark complexion or skin tone.

Example

The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.

その水夫は、何年も太陽の下で働いたため、日焼けした顔をしていた。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning

An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.

Example

The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

情熱的な

Meaning

Filled with or showing great emotion.

Example

She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.

彼女は人権について情熱的なスピーチを行いました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の

Meaning

having the texture or appearance of wood; woody

Example

The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.

木質の茎が重い花を支えました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。

A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

興奮した

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

子供たちはプレゼントを開けるのを楽しみにして興奮していました。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる

Meaning

to delay or make late

Example

Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.

渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

しみ

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

ガラスのテーブルに小さなほこりのしみがあった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

パイプ

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

配管工は壊れたパイプを修理しました。

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。

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。

C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用

Meaning

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Example

His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.

椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

年

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

今年、私たちは山への旅行を計画しています。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。

C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

Example

He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.

彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然

Meaning

extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural

Example

The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.

そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な

Meaning

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

Example

Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

単なる

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

それは単なる提案であり、命令ではありません。

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

献身; 忠誠; 熱意

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

他人を助けることへの献身が、彼女をコミュニティで愛される存在にしました。

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。

C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃

Meaning

a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side

Example

The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.

政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。

C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

収束する

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

Example

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

嵐の後、洪水は収束し始めました。

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

健康促進または回復のために処方された治療法、ライフスタイル、または食事

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

厳格な運動レジメンは、全体的なフィットネスを向上させます。

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

特定の品質やタイプの完璧な例; 何かの最良の表現

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

彼女は優雅さと親切さの典型です。

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

食器棚

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

彼女はすべての皿とボウルをキッチンのカップボードにしまいました。

B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶

Meaning

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Example

She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.

彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。

B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力

Meaning

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.

Example

A strong immunity protects against infections.

強い免疫力は感染症から守ります。

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

喧嘩好きな; 論争的な; 争い好きな

Meaning

given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational

Example

His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.

彼の喧嘩好きな性格は、彼と一緒に働くのを難しくします。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望

Meaning

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example

Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.

結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。

C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪の

Meaning

Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

Example

The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.

医者は、組織が主に脂肪性であることを説明しました。

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する

Meaning

To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.

Example

He inveighed against the corruption in government.

彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。

C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

裏切り者; 不忠者

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

Example

The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.

裏切り者は暴露され、厳しい結果に直面しました。

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

具現化

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

彼女は親切さの具現化です。

C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。