C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。

B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

チャンス

Meaning

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

彼女は海外で勉強するチャンスをつかんだ。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐怖は人間が経験する最も原始的な感情の一つです。

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原、平坦な土地、変化の少ない時期

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

数ヶ月の成長の後、売上はプラトーに達した。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い

Meaning

a person who drives or takes care of mules

Example

The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.

荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。

C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信

Meaning

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

Example

His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.

超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。

C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

ずるい

Meaning

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

Example

He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.

彼はゲームに勝つためにずるい計画を思いついた。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

明確にする

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

先生は難しい概念を明確にします。

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

驚いた; びっくりした;

Meaning

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

Example

I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.

ここで何が起こったのか知っていたら驚くでしょう。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能

Meaning

Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.

Example

In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.

多くの宗教では、神は全能だと考えられています。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

世論調査

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

世論調査ではほとんどの人が新しい政策を支持していることが明らかになった。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

ガンのひな

Meaning

a young goose

Example

The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.

母ガンは仔ガンを慎重に守った。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

先祖

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究者たちはその習慣が共通の先祖に遡ることを追跡しました。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。

C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

Example

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

相反する

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

彼女は新しい仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対してアンビヴァレントだった。

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避難所

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

ハイカーたちは大雨の間、洞窟の中に避難所を見つけた。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

追放する

Meaning

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

Example

The student was expelled from school for misconduct.

その学生は不正行為で学校から追放されました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常に暑く乾燥している; 強い感情や情熱に満ちている

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

砂漠の熱は昼間非常に暑かった。

A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい

Meaning

free from error; accurate

Example

The answer she gave was correct.

彼女が言った答えは正しかった。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

テクノロジーが私たちの生活の質を向上させたと言うのは議論の余地がある。

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

入札; 提案

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

彼女はオークションでそのアンティークの花瓶に入札しました。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

無味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

このスープは私の好みにとっては無味でした。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

慎重, 用心深い, 予見的

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投資家は意思決定を下す前に慎重でなければなりません。

C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人

Meaning

People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.

Example

Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.

疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

ギャラリー

Meaning

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators

Example

The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.

そのアートギャラリーは、地元の有名なアーティストと国際的なアーティストの絵画を展示しました。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

通知をオフにして集中を保つ。

Meaning

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

Example

Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

マーケティング, 広告, プロモーション

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

デジタルマーケティングはビジネス戦略を変革しました。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

空

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

今日は空が青いです。

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

弱める

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

その病気は彼の免疫システムを著しく弱めました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。

C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

教区に関する

Meaning

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

Example

The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.

教区評議会は教会の問題を話し合うために集まりました。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

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

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。

B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

ハードウェア

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor

Example

The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.

会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにコンピュータのハードウェアをアップグレードしました。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全な; 絶対的な; 全体の

Meaning

complete; absolute; total

Example

The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.

その映画は興行収入で完全に失敗しました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Example

The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.

その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。

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。

B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

依存

Meaning

A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.

Example

His addiction to video games affected his studies.

彼のビデオゲームへの依存は彼の学業に影響を与えました。

B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

Example

The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.

鳥は庭の土からワームをつかまえました。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流は都市の近くで本流と合流します。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。

C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

言葉で表現できない

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

その景色の美しさは言葉で表現できなかった。

C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。

C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る

Meaning

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

Example

He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。

A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

揚げる

Meaning

to cook food in hot oil or fat

Example

She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.

彼女は毎朝朝食に卵を揚げます。

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。

A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫

Meaning

a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings

Example

The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.

蝶は花から花へと飛ぶ美しい昆虫です。

Meaning

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

Example

He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不正当な

Meaning

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

Example

The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.

その会社は危機から不正当な利益を得ました。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

軽減する

Meaning

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

Example

She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.

彼女は軽減する状況のために寛容を求めました。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

緑の谷は山々の間に何マイルも広がっていた。

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

この本を買うには5ドル必要です。

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

疑わしい; 不確かな; 何かに対して不確かに感じる

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

私はこのプロジェクトの成功について疑問を持っています。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。

B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書

Meaning

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

Example

They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.

彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。

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。

B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;

Meaning

a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something

Example

Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.

窓を通して、家の後ろにある美しい庭の一瞥を見ました。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹側の

Meaning

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

Example

The fish has a white ventral surface.

その魚は白い腹側の表面を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。