B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。

C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

アトリエ（アーティストやデザイナーのスタジオ）

Meaning

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

Example

The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.

画家は私たちを彼のアトリエに招待し、新しいコレクションを見せてくれました。

A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

メンバー

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.

Example

Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.

メンバーは採用決定を完了するために協力します。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

Example

The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する

Meaning

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Example

We should invite all our friends to the party.

パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱する

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

彼は彼女の失礼なコメントで侮辱されたと感じた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者

Meaning

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

Example

The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.

その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の

Meaning

Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.

Example

The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.

ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

脱線

Meaning

digression; wandering from a path or subject

Example

His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.

彼の講義は脱線だらけで、主なポイントを追うのが難しかった。

C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。

C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

評判の良い

Meaning

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

Example

She works for a reputable law firm in the city.

彼女はその都市の評判の良い法律事務所で働いています。

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。

A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

ビジネス; 事業; 商業

Meaning

work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services

Example

He started his own business after graduating from university.

彼は大学を卒業後、自分のビジネスを始めました。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙

Meaning

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

Example

He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.

彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

後悔の詩

Meaning

a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work

Example

The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.

詩人は以前の厳しい言葉を謝罪するために後悔の詩を書きました。

B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

劇的に

Meaning

in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way

Example

Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.

キャンペーン後、売上は劇的に増加しました。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性の

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜は遅く流れる粘性の液体です。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

十分な; 目的に適した; 満足な

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

私たちはプロジェクトを完了するための十分な時間があります。

B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

掛け算

Meaning

the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount

Example

Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.

掛け算は算数の基本的な計算です。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。

C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ

Meaning

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

Example

He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.

彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。

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。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

不敬な、冒涜的な

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

彼のジョークは式典にはあまりにも不敬だと見なされました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警告的な

Meaning

Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.

Example

His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.

彼の警告的な口調は、次の動きについて皆を警戒させました。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

サイクロイド曲線

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

Example

The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.

サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。

C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

けちん坊

Meaning

a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser

Example

Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.

誰もが彼をけちん坊と呼ぶ、彼は決してプレゼントを買わないから。

C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning

Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.

Example

He works in the rarefied world of classical music.

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

モリンガのさや

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

ドラムスティックは伝統的な魚カレーに独特な風味を加えます。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

イメージ

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

詩人のイメージの使用は、シーンに命を吹き込みました。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

改装する

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

彼らは昨年の夏にキッチンをリモデルすることに決めました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未表明

Meaning

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

Example

The contract included several unstated expectations.

契約にはいくつかの未表明の期待が含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.

彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

ジェネリック

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

この薬はジェネリックの形態で提供されています。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

製造業者

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

ビジネスマン

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

ビジネスマンは新しい技術に多額の投資をしました。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

栄養素

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物は成長のために土壌から栄養素を吸収します。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格

Meaning

Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

Example

Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.

彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。

C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

騒々しい

Meaning

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

Example

The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.

騒々しい観客がバンドにアンコールを要求した。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

創造性

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

彼の創造力は彼の芸術作品に明らかでした。

C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

試練

Meaning

A difficult time or suffering experience

Example

He endured many tribulations in his early years.

彼は若い頃に多くの試練を経験しました。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した

Meaning

confused, unable to think clearly

Example

He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.

彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

類似性; 相似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

その2つの絵の間には驚くべき類似性があります。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

すなわち

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。

C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

シミュラクル

Meaning

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

Example

The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.

その像は古代の神のシミュラクルに過ぎなかった。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

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 /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

取るに足りない, 些細な

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

彼らは彼の仕事に対して取るに足りない金額を提案した。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning

Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.

Example

Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.

C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

レインコート

Meaning

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

Example

He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.

彼は雨の中で乾いたままでいるためにマッキントッシュを着ていました。

B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

エントリー; 登録

Meaning

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

Example

His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.

競技へのエントリーは締め切り直前に提出されました。

C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福

Meaning

A person's face or facial expression.

Example

Her stern visage intimidated the children.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

親近感

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

彼女はクラシック音楽に親近感を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

以来

Meaning

from a particular time in the past until now

Example

I have known her since childhood.

私は子供の頃から彼女を知っています。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

多数

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

スタジアムに多数のファンが集まりました。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

モーター

Meaning

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

Example

The car’s motor stopped suddenly.

車のモーターは突然止まりました。

C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

敬う

Meaning

to regard with great respect; revere

Example

People venerate saints for their holiness.

人々はその聖性のために聖人を敬う。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。

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 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

indomitable

不屈の

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦味

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

彼女は前の雇用主について苦々しさを持って話しました。

C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遺物の

Meaning

Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.

Example

Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.

人間にはもはや元の機能を果たさない遺物の尾骨があります。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。

C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

働き者

Meaning

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.

彼は一日中、繰り返しの仕事に縛られている働き者のように感じていた。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

産業革命

Meaning

The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.

Example

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.

産業革命は生産プロセスにおける変化を示しました。

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

ヒエログリフ

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

墓の壁にはエジプトのヒエログリフが刻まれていた。

A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

山

Meaning

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

Example

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

彼らはその地域で最も高い山を登りました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している

Meaning

owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful

Example

I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.

私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。

A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

ヨーロピアン

Meaning

Relating to Europe or its people.

Example

She studied European history at university.

彼女は大学でヨーロッパの歴史を学びました。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

郡

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

彼女はイギリス北部の小さな郡で育ちました。

C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性的

Meaning

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.

Example

His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.

彼の男性的な勇気は村の皆に感動を与えました。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

車は高速道路で故障しました。

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 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

後退する

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

彼女はヘビを見て後退した。

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷たい, 落ち着いた, 印象的

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

彼女は危機の中で冷静を保った。

C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈

Meaning

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

Example

The university received a large endowment for research.

大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

解消されていない

Meaning

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

Example

His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.

彼の悲しみは時間が経っても解消されていなかった。

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制された

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

彼は自分の本当の感情を表現するにはあまりにも抑制されていた。

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

仮定的

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

Example

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

その話は仮定的であり、それを支持する証拠はありませんでした。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。

C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警報ベル

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

Example

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

データ漏洩は厳重なセキュリティ強化のための警報ベルのように鳴った。

C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛

Meaning

The act of praising or expressing approval.

Example

The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.

その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓話

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。

B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解錠する

Meaning

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

Example

She used the key to unlock the door.

彼女は鍵を使ってドアを解錠した。