C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

暗号化または符号化技術を使用して情報を保護する実践

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

現代の暗号技術は、安全なオンライン取引を保証します。

C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音

Meaning

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Example

The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

Example

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

中世では、市民は投票権と財産を所有する権利を持っていました。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣類

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために新しい衣類を買いました。

A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

食べられない

Meaning

not suitable or safe for eating; not edible

Example

The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.

そのキノコは毒性があり、完全に食べられないものでした。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。

C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

インフォーマルミーティング

Meaning

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

Example

The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.

チームはプレゼンテーションの前に迅速なインフォーマルミーティングを開催しました。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来の良いまたは悪い運命の兆し

Meaning

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

Example

Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.

多くの人々は、黒猫が道を横切ることを悪いオーメンだと考えています。

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。

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.

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

ほとんどない; ほぼない; ほとんど信じられない

Meaning

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

Example

I could hardly believe what I was seeing.

私は見たものをほとんど信じることができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜

Meaning

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

Example

Despite his success, he showed great modesty.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定

Meaning

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Example

The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.

不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

詳細に話すまたは書く

Meaning

to speak or write at length or in detail

Example

The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.

教授は批判的思考の重要性について詳細に説明しました。

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。

C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

リクライニングチェア

Meaning

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

Example

He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.

彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。

C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの

Meaning

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

Example

Most of his early writings were considered dross.

彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。

C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

ビュート

Meaning

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

Example

The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.

旅行者たちは砂漠の中に高いビュートが立ち上るのを見ることができました。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適

Meaning

Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.

Example

To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.

最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

休憩

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

その劇には20分間の休憩がありました。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

計画外の

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

計画外の都市化は環境問題に寄与する。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保存

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林の保護は気候の安定に不可欠です。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

覚える

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

私は学校の最初の日を覚えています。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

引き出し

Meaning

a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture

Example

She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.

彼女はジュエリーをドレッサーの上の引き出しに入れた。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

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 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

風変わり

Meaning

Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.

Example

She has a very offbeat sense of humor.

彼女はとても風変わりなユーモアを持っています。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

ジャスミン

Meaning

a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers

Example

The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

ジャスミンの花が庭を甘い香りで満たした。

C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

桟橋

Meaning

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

Example

The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.

漁船は港近くの木製の桟橋に係留されていた。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特に

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

彼女は特にイタリア料理が好きです。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外見

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。

C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

ぴんと張った

Meaning

stretched or pulled tight; tense

Example

The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.

ロープは二つのポールの間でぴんと張られていました。

A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

コーチ

Meaning

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

Example

The football coach motivated his team before the match.

サッカーのコーチは試合前にチームを励ました。

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

王はすべての市民に追加の税金を支払うように命じる法令を出しました。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

人種差別

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

その組織はすべての形態の人種差別を排除するために取り組んでいます。

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

単語

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

新しい単語を学ぶことは語彙を広げます。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ビンタ

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

彼女は怒りすぎて顔にビンタをした。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

土のような / シンプル

Meaning

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

Example

The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.

その料理はきのこからの豊かな土のような味がしました。

C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な

Meaning

having the form or attributes of a human

Example

The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.

その像は人間のような形をしていた。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

真夏

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

私たちは真夏を祝うためにフェスティバルを開きました。

A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

サー

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

サー、注文をお手伝いできますか？

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

火をつけたいという抑制できない欲望

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

容疑者は繰り返される放火事件後にパイロマニアと診断されました。

A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

英雄

Meaning

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Example

Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.

シドニー・カートンは彼の犠牲によって究極のヒーローになります。

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

ムチで打つ

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

トレーナーは馬を速く走らせるために鞭で打った。

C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水嶺, 重要な転換点

Meaning

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

Example

The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.

独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

提案する

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛味

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

ニンニクの辛味がキッチンに充満した。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。

B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

ヘアピン

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

彼女はエレガントなアップスタイルを固定するためにヘアピンをいくつも使った。

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。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。

B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

主張する

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

彼女は会議で自分の権威を主張することに決めた。

C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壌の状態（作物を植えるための適合性）

Meaning

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

Example

The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.

農家は種を植える前に土壌のtilthを確認しました。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

ジャンプ

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

アスリートは高いバーを完璧にジャンプしました。

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

全く

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

彼女はその問題に全く興味がありません。

A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

島

Meaning

a piece of land completely surrounded by water

Example

We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.

私たちは休暇中に美しい島を訪れました。

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

Example

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。

C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陳腐な言葉

Meaning

a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal

Example

He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.

彼はスピーチの中で同じプレティチュードを繰り返し続けた。

C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

発光する

Meaning

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

Example

The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.

その発光する時計のダイヤルは暗闇の中で見えました。

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

子供たちは公園の池でアヒルに餌をあげました。

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鳩

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。

C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ

Meaning

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example

The police arrested him for possessing hashish.

警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。

A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー

Meaning

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

Example

I use a web browser to search for information online.

私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性

Meaning

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

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不協和音

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

バンドの不協和音の音が私たちの耳を痛めました。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

中毒

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

多くの人々がソーシャルメディアに中毒しています。

C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病

Meaning

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

Example

The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.

干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。

A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

最終的な; 決定的な; 最後の

Meaning

last; concluding; decisive; ultimate

Example

This is the final exam of the semester.

これは学期の最終試験です。

C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

東へ

Meaning

towards the east; in an eastern direction

Example

The river flows eastwards into the ocean.

川は東へ流れて海へ向かう。

C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

ロビー

Meaning

An entrance hall or lobby in a building.

Example

The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.

ゲストはチェックインする前にホテルのロビーで待っていました。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

進行中

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

進行中のプロジェクトは来月終了します。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻撃する

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

敵軍は夜明けに攻撃しました。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

アリ

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

アリは自分のサイズの2倍のパンくずを運びました。

C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済

Meaning

An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.

Example

Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.

現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す

Meaning

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

Example

The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.

弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

心配のない; のんきな;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

彼女は心配事のない生活を送り、世界を心配なく旅していた。

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

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。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい

Meaning

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

Example

The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.

マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

酩酊

Meaning

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

Example

His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.

彼の頻繁な酩酊は仕事を失う原因となった。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

隣接

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

歯

Meaning

a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food

Example

She brushes her teeth twice a day.

彼女は一日に二回歯を磨きます。

C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

力を入れて登る

Meaning

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

Example

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.

子供たちは洞窟に到達するために岩を登った。

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。