C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

A1 verb /spik/

speak

話す

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

彼女は3つの言語を流暢に話せます。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。

C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論

Meaning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.

Example

Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.

科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

認知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

認知機能は練習と学習によって改善されます。

A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

休暇

Meaning

a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax

Example

I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.

来年の夏にビーチで休暇を計画しています。

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休憩

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短い休憩は心をリフレッシュします。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新興富裕層

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

Example

He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.

彼は、金持ちでありながら洗練されていないパルヴェヌとして見られていました。

C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚

Meaning

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

Example

The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.

スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

Example

The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.

人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程式

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

彼はxの値を見つけるために方程式を解いた。

B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

条件

Meaning

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement

Example

The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.

契約条件は契約書に明確に記載されています。

C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ

Meaning

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Example

Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.

昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。

A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ

Meaning

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

Example

Please hold my hand.

私の手を取ってください。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された

Meaning

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

Example

Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.

彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

柔軟性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

労働時間のフレキシビリティにより、仕事とプライベート生活のバランスが取りやすくなった。

C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

ドリアン

Meaning

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

Example

Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.

ドリアンは強い匂いにもかかわらず、東南アジアで果物の王として知られている。

C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

訂正

Meaning

a correction or improvement made to a text

Example

The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.

記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。

A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;

Meaning

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error

Example

Making mistakes is part of the learning process.

間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

宣伝する

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

彼らはテレビで自分たちの商品を宣伝します。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

レモンにはクエン酸が含まれています。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む

Meaning

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.

ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

義務的な

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory

Example

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.

ほとんどの国でシートベルトの着用は義務的です。

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

血友病の治療は遺伝子編集から利益を得る。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

悩ませる

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

古い記憶は今でも私を悩ませている。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。

C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

強烈な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な; 活発な

Meaning

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense

Example

She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.

彼女はその告発に対して強烈に否定した。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正;

Meaning

not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others

Example

It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.

それは彼女がやっていないことを責めるのは不公平です。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道徳的に

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

彼女は難民を助けるために道義的に義務を感じていた。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。

C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning

A twisting force that causes rotation.

Example

The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.

C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

退屈

Meaning

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

Example

The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.

長時間の会議の退屈さはしばしばモチベーションを奪います。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

疫病の

Meaning

Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.

Example

The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.

ゴミのペスティレンシャルな匂いが通りを満たした。

C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉

Meaning

using high-flown or pompous language

Example

The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.

その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

遅れる

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

遅れないで、さもないと電車に乗り遅れるよ。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

サイバネティクス

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

サイバネティクスは人工知能において重要な役割を果たしています。

C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関

Meaning

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

Example

The legislature drafts laws for governance.

立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。

B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

説明する

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Example

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

先生はその概念を説明するために図を使いました。

C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 役職; 職位; ステータス

Meaning

the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status

Example

His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.

チームリーダーとしての彼の任命は、追加の責任と権限を伴っていました。

C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み

Meaning

great sorrow or distress; troubles

Example

The company faced financial woes after the market crash.

市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。

C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的

Meaning

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Example

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

ヨガは身体的および精神的健康を改善することができます。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。

C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂流物

Meaning

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

Example

The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.

嵐の後、ビーチは漂流物で埋め尽くされていた。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む

Meaning

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

Example

The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.

その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母性的; 母親に関する

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

彼女は孤児に対して母性的なケアを示しました。

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。

A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

Example

She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

イヤープラグ

Meaning

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

Example

He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.

彼は騒がしい夜に寝るためにイヤープラグを着けました。

C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

喜び

Meaning

great pleasure or delight

Example

She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.

彼女は友達の喜びのために物語を大声で読みました。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点火する

Meaning

To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.

Example

The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.

火花が数秒で乾燥した葉に火をつけた。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

私はコートをフックにかけます。

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない

Meaning

Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Example

He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.

彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

エンジニア

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

エンジニアは川を越える新しい橋を設計しました。

C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

ホロコースト

Meaning

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

Example

Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.

ホロコースト中に何百万もの人々が命を落としました。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。

C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

集める

Meaning

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

Example

The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.

ジャーナリストは複数の情報源から事実を収集した。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

Example

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

シンコペイテッド

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

ジャズの曲には、群衆を元気づけたシンコペイテッドのリズムがありました。

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

生命は挑戦と機会に満ちています。

C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Example

The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

河川に関連する

Meaning

relating to or found in a river

Example

The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.

河川堆積物は古代の川のシステムの存在を示していた。

C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

メディア支配

Meaning

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

Example

The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.

インターネットは世界的にメディア支配を強化した。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。

C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

Example

The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本質

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

良い教育の本質は学生を励ます能力です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇心旺盛な

Meaning

Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.

Example

The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.

好奇心旺盛な子供は星について無限に質問をしました。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剤

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する

Meaning

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

Example

From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.

証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。

C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

変動する

Meaning

To regularly increase or decrease.

Example

Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.

株価は市場の状況によって変動します。

C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

涙目

Meaning

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

Example

His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.

彼の涙目は年齢と疲れの兆しを示していた。

A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感じる; 経験する; 触れる

Meaning

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

Example

I feel happy when I see my friends.

友達を見ると、私は幸せを感じます。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者

Meaning

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.

多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。

C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

証拠の

Meaning

relating to or providing evidence

Example

The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.

弁護士は彼女の主張に対する証拠のサポートを提供しました。

A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

掃除機

Meaning

an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors

Example

She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.

彼女はリビングルームのカーペットを掃除機で掃除しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

彼らは大学の近くのシェアアパートに住んでいます。

C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

ボレロ（スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット）

Meaning

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

Example

The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.

ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

生意気

Meaning

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

Example

Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.

会議中の彼女の生意気さは、みんなを驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。

C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

別れの言葉

Meaning

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

Example

The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.

教授は退職式で感動的な別れの言葉を述べました。

C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

非難, 恥辱

Meaning

Harsh criticism or public disgrace.

Example

The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.

スキャンダルは政治家に非難を浴びせた。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師

Meaning

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.

Example

The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.

助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい

Meaning

not showing due respect for another person; rude

Example

The impudent child talked back to the teacher.

その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

とにかく

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

疲れていたが、それでも会議に行った。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。

A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

辞書

Meaning

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

Example

I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.

意味を理解するために辞書でその単語を調べました。

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。

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法の

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

新しい法律は実施前に厳格な司法審査を受けました。

C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

飼料

Meaning

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

Example

The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.

農家は家畜が冬を越せるように十分な飼料を貯めておいた。

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ

Meaning

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

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

彫刻刀

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

大工は木を彫るために彫刻刀を使いました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小さな島

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

彼らは美しい熱帯の島でハネムーンを過ごしました。

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

慈善または優しさ

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

貧しい人々に対する彼の優しさは、彼に尊敬をもたらしました。

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

尋ねる

Meaning

to ask; to investigate

Example

She inquired about the job opening.

彼女は仕事の募集について尋ねました。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。