B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

満足のいく

Meaning

acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate

Example

The test results were satisfactory.

テストの結果は満足のいくものでした。

C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正義

Meaning

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Example

His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.

彼の人生は正義と真実に捧げられた。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色合い

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

壁は白で、少し青いティントで塗られていました。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。

B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

憤慨

Meaning

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

Example

The unfair decision caused public outrage.

不公平な決定が公共の憤慨を引き起こしました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

議論好きな

Meaning

fond of or given to argument and debate

Example

His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.

彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。

C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈

Meaning

A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.

Example

After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.

何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

五十

Meaning

the number 50

Example

The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.

スタジアムは五万人を収容できます。

B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

リビジョン; 修正版

Meaning

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

Example

The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

学生たちは最終試験のために数時間リビジョンを行った。

C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

お世辞

Meaning

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

Example

She used every blandishment to win his support.

彼女は彼の支持を得るためにあらゆるお世辞を使った。

C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

Example

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

契約の有効性は来月に終了します。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な

Meaning

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

Example

The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.

赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

このように

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

一時的な流行、トレンド

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

新しいダイエットはティーンエイジャーの間で人気の一時的なトレンドとなった。

C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する

Meaning

to make something ineffective or harmless

Example

The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.

その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

寛大な; 自由な

Meaning

Generous; liberal; giving freely;

Example

He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.

彼は自分の金に非常に寛大で、いつも困っている人々を助けています。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

組織

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

組織は政策形成において重要な役割を果たします。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

試験官

Meaning

A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications

Example

The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.

試験官は各学生の答案用紙を注意深く確認した。

C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的

Meaning

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

Example

The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.

考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。

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。

C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化

Meaning

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

Example

The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.

脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部族

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

部族は自然と調和して生活していた。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

コミュニケーション

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

効果的なコミュニケーションは、どんな成功したプロジェクトにも不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

何か

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

私の電話に何か問題があると思う。

C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

正体を暴く

Meaning

to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something

Example

The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.

その捜査は犯罪の背後にいる本当の犯人を暴いた。

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。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

登録する

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

彼女はスキルを向上させるために語学コースに登録することに決めた。

B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度

Meaning

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Example

The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.

この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。

C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる

Meaning

to cause intense pain or suffering

Example

The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.

その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。

C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

結末

Meaning

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

Example

The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.

その小説の結末は驚くべきものであり、満足のいくものでした。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

合理的な; 論理的な; 理にかなった

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

彼女は利用可能な事実に基づいて合理的な決定を下しました。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

宿泊施設

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

ホテルは観光客のために快適な宿泊施設を提供します。

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

詐欺する

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

コンアーティストは、老人の貯金を騙し取ろうとした。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

急ぐ

Meaning

to go quickly; hasten

Example

He hied to the station to catch the train.

彼は電車に乗るために駅へ急いだ。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

コーディネーター

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

イベントのコーディネーターはすべてを完璧に管理しました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン

Meaning

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

Example

The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.

「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。

C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい

Meaning

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

Example

She served a luscious chocolate cake.

彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

欠席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

会議への彼の欠席は皆に気づかれました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不十分な

Meaning

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

Example

The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.

提供された証拠は不十分で説得力がなかった。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な

Meaning

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

Example

The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.

病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

無害な

Meaning

Not harmful or offensive.

Example

His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.

彼の発言は完全に無害で、誰かを傷つける意図はなかった。

C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

明確に発音する

Meaning

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

Example

The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.

先生は彼に各単語を明確に発音するように頼んだ。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)

Meaning

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

Example

The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.

編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。

A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

中

Meaning

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

Example

She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.

彼女は台所で夕食を準備している。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕する

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察は明日容疑者を逮捕する予定です。

C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部

Meaning

the small, precise, or trivial details of something

Example

The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.

弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。

C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ

Meaning

Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.

Example

The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.

先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

石工

Meaning

a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete

Example

The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.

石工は新しい家のために慎重にレンガを積みました。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

歯を見せて広く笑う

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

彼女は良いニュースを聞いてうれしそうに笑った。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会

Meaning

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

Example

A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.

高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

しぶしぶの

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

口論の後、彼女はしぶしぶ笑顔を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大釜

Meaning

a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire

Example

The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.

魔女は大きな鍋で薬をかき混ぜていた。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の

Meaning

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

Example

They built a resort in a coastal area.

彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。

C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

正書法

Meaning

The conventional spelling system of a language.

Example

English orthography can be confusing for learners.

英語の正書法は学習者にとって混乱を招くことがあります。

C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。

C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

詳細に述べる

Meaning

to mention or describe something in detail

Example

The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.

証人はその夜の出来事を詳細に説明するように求められました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。

A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

彼女は数学とコンピュータサイエンスの強力な背景を持っています。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。

C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋の成層

Meaning

The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.

Example

Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.

オーシャンストラティフィケーションは海洋生物多様性に影響を与えます。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

ベーキングソーダ

Meaning

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

Example

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.

ケーキをふわふわにするためにベーキングソーダを小さじ1杯加えます。

C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

記号法

Meaning

A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.

Example

The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.

先生は代数方程式で使用される記号法を説明しました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者

Meaning

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

Example

The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.

土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

正直な; 開かれた; 率直な; 誠実な

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

彼女は私のプレゼンテーションについて率直な意見をくれました。

C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

計画経済

Meaning

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

Example

In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.

計画経済では、政府が生産と価格を管理します。

C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

高所恐怖症

Meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Example

Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.

彼女のアクロフォビアは、高い建物に登ることを妨げました。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

求婚者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

彼女には彼女の注意を争う求婚者がたくさんいた。

C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び

Meaning

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

Example

The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.

その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

ショッキング

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

コメディアンはショッキングなジョークを言いました。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

曖昧

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

彼の発言は理解するにはあまりにも曖昧だった。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

治療可能な

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医者はその病気が治療可能だと確信を持って言いました。

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

彼らの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

彼らの家は角にあります。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反応的; 化学的に活発

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

会社は顧客の苦情に反応的なアプローチを採用しました。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。

C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化

Meaning

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

Example

The fortifications protected the city.

要塞化は都市を守った。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

欠陥のある

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

車の欠陥のあるデザインがリコールを引き起こした。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である

Meaning

to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do

Example

It would behoove you to study before the exam.

試験の前に勉強することが必要です。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。

B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積

Meaning

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example

The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.

雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

持っている

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

彼らは三人の子供がいます。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。

A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

誇り

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

おもちゃ

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

その子は誕生日におもちゃの車をもらいました。

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。

A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

行方不明

Meaning

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

Example

Many youths are missing economic opportunities.

多くの若者が経済的機会を逃しています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

煽る

Meaning

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

Example

The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.

政治家の発言は公共の意見を煽る結果になった。

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位

Meaning

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

Example

He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.

彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。