B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

めったにない

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

彼女はめったに映画館に行きません。

A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする

Meaning

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Example

The children pretended to be superheroes.

子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

初心者

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

プログラミングの初心者として、彼女はよくメンターに指導を求めていた。

C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖

Meaning

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

Example

The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.

漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。

A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

真実; 正直;

Meaning

the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality

Example

The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.

証人は法廷で真実を語ることを約束した。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

延期する

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会議は来週に延期されました。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸せ

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

雄鶏

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

雄鶏は夜明けに大声で鳴き、皆を起こしました。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医者は聴診器で彼の胸部を聞いた。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

紹介する

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

友達を紹介させてください。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。

C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

入り江

Meaning

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

Example

The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.

船は海岸沿いの狭い入り江に入った。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

カッコウ

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

朝早く、森の中でカッコウの声を聞きました。

B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

すべての行動には結果があります。

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。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

適切な

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

彼女は新しい概念をすぐに理解できる適切な学生です。

A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文

Meaning

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

Example

I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.

昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

並べ替える

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

ファイルを日付順にソートしてください。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸気のような; 曖昧な

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

朝の空気は蒸気のような霧で満たされていました。

C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配

Meaning

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Example

The empire sought domination over its neighbors.

帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。

C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者

Meaning

a cowardly or dishonorable person

Example

Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.

裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

再雇用する

Meaning

To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.

Example

The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.

その会社は停止された従業員を再雇用することを決定した。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;

Meaning

given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;

Example

The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.

二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

スイセン

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

この春、スイセンは草原で早く咲きました。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。

B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

プラットフォーム、ソフトウェアまたはハードウェア環境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

さまざまなプラットフォームが多様なデジタルソリューションを提供しています。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。

C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

行き詰まり

Meaning

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

Example

Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.

交渉は双方が妥協に同意しなかったため行き詰まりました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

不混和

Meaning

Describes liquids that do not mix together.

Example

Oil and water are immiscible liquids.

油と水は不混和の液体です。

B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

弓

Meaning

a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood

Example

The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.

射手は弓を引いて、ターゲットを狙った。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

うぬぼれた

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

その自惚れたリーダーは自分の些細な成果を自慢していた。

C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

お世辞を言う人

Meaning

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

Example

The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.

王様はお世辞を言う人たちに囲まれて、彼が聞きたいことだけを言ってもらった。

A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

緊急事態

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

財政的な緊急事態はいつでも発生する可能性があります。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完全

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

その絵は美しかったが、完璧ではなかった。

B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ハリネズミ

Meaning

a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense

Example

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

ハリネズミは脅威を感じるとボールのように丸くなります。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。

C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

不倫

Meaning

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

Example

Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.

彼らの結婚は彼の不倫が原因で終わった。

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告する

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

気象サービスは今夜の大雨を警告しています。

C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根絶

Meaning

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

Example

Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.

カーボンの根絶はプロジェクトの重要な目標です。

C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

無頓着

Meaning

showing a reckless lack of care or attention

Example

He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.

彼はルールを無視して運転した。

B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

テンポ, リズム

Meaning

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

Example

The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.

バンドは普段よりも速いテンポで曲を演奏しました。

B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け

Meaning

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

Example

The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.

レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。

B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

育てる

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

Example

The program aims to foster creativity in young students.

そのプログラムは若い学生たちに創造力を促進することを目的としています。

C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する

Meaning

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Example

Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.

一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直感的

Meaning

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Example

The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.

そのソフトウェアは直感的なデザインを持っており、使いやすいです。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

緊張 / 時制

Meaning

a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious

Example

She felt tense before the interview.

彼女はインタビューの前に緊張していた。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中

Meaning

filled with love or admiration

Example

He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.

彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

財布に少しお金があります。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

私たちは山に到達するために北へ向かって旅しました。

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

弁明する

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

新しい証拠は、不当に告発された男性を弁明するのに役立ちました。

B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする

Meaning

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

Example

She likes to browse books in the library.

彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

車両のシャーシ

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

整備士は車のシャーシに損傷がないか確認しました。

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。

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

トランク

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

彼女はトランクに服を詰めました。

C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

戦術的

Meaning

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.

Example

Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.

戦術的思考はビジネス交渉において重要です。

C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂

Meaning

the state of being separated or not united

Example

Civil wars often result from national disunion.

内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。

B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

恐れない

Meaning

Not feeling fear; brave or courageous

Example

She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.

彼女は暗い部屋に入り、恐れないで何があるかを見た。

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

タブロー

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

俳優たちは、舞台の最後の瞬間を捉えたタブローで凍りつきました。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある

Meaning

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

Example

Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.

彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明な

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

その企業は透明なビジネス慣行を維持しています。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百人隊長

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

セントゥリオンは勇気を持って戦いに臨んだ。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

取り消す

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

政府は彼のパスポートを取り消すことを決定した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 思慮深い; 光や画像を反射できる

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会議の後、彼は反射的な気分だった。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者

Meaning

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

Example

The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.

遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

ボウラー

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

ボウラーは最初のオーバーで3つのウィケットを取った。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。

B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点

Meaning

a small round mark or spot

Example

She drew a red dot on the paper.

彼女は紙に赤い点を描きました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。