C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

卑屈な

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

彼の卑屈な態度は同僚を困らせていました。

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

しわ, 折り目

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

彼女はシャツを慎重にアイロンがけして、すべてのしわを取り除きました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

痛み

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

彼は遅くまで働いた後、ひどい頭痛に悩まされた。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛

Meaning

an expression of praise or approval

Example

The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.

俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。

A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する

Meaning

to give an answer; to respond

Example

She replies to emails quickly.

彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違

Meaning

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

Example

The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.

会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民

Meaning

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

Example

Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.

公民は市民としての責任を理解するのに役立つ。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する

Meaning

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

Example

The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。

B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた

Meaning

Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.

Example

His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.

彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度計

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the intensity of light

Example

The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.

科学者は実験室で光を測定するためにフォトメーターを使用しました。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡な

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

先生の説明は正確でしたが、かなり平凡でした。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

時系列

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

イベントは時系列でリストされました。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。

A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

芸術家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form

Example

The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.

そのアーティストはギャラリーのオープニングで彼女の彫刻を展示した。

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

欠点; 不利; 過ちや違反に対して与えられるマーク

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

その生徒は繰り返し遅刻したため、デメリットを受けました。

C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的

Meaning

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Example

The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.

医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。

C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド

Meaning

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

Example

She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

気候調整

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林は地域の温度を安定させることで気候調整に役立ちます。

B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性

Meaning

the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance

Example

The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.

その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的な冗談

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

彼らの友情は軽い冗談で満ちていました。

B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

避けられない

Meaning

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Example

Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.

避けられないことに、チームはプロジェクト中に挑戦に直面しました。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

葉物野菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

葉物野菜を食べることは健康にとって重要です。

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 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

彼女は大学で植物学を学んでいます。

C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性

Meaning

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Example

The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.

神父は魂の神性について話しました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。

A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

創造する

Meaning

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

Example

Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.

管理されていない成長は複雑な課題を創造する可能性があります。

C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ

Meaning

to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness

Example

Her heart began to palpitate with fear.

彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

リサイタル

Meaning

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

Example

She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.

彼女はコンサートホールでピアノのリサイタルを行いました。

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

明るく

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

澄んだ夜空に星が明るく輝いていた。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

知能はAI開発の鍵です。

C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

Example

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

自信のない

Meaning

Lacking confidence or certainty.

Example

She gave an unassured answer during the interview.

彼女は面接で自信のない答えをしました。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

気まぐれな

Meaning

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Example

The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.

株式市場は気まぐれで、予告なしに劇的に変動することがあります。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。

C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点

Meaning

the highest point of achievement or excellence

Example

Winning the award was the acme of his career.

賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

半分

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

彼はケーキの半分を食べました。

C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁

Meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

Example

The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.

兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

メディアによって論争は誇張されました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中

Meaning

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。

B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。

A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

ホットドリンク

Meaning

a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort

Example

I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.

朝にお茶やコーヒーなどのホットドリンクを好みます。

C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

広げる

Meaning

to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually

Example

She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.

彼女は道を探すためにテーブルの上で地図を広げた。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

複数の; 多様な; 異なる

Meaning

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

Example

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

彼女は事故で複数の怪我をしました。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。

C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

皮肉を言う / 一致する

Meaning

to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with

Example

His actions did not jibe with his words.

彼の行動は彼の言葉と一致していなかった。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚偽; 嘘

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie

Example

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

その政治家は対立候補について虚偽を広めているところを見つかった。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。

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 /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破壊的な, 不安定にする

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林伐採は野生動物に破壊的な影響を与えます。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

その布は触るとざらざらしていた。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲しげな, 哀れな

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

彼は助けを求めて哀願するような叫びを上げた。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的

Meaning

Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.

Example

The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。

C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。

C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

松葉杖, 支え

Meaning

a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help

Example

He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.

彼は足を骨折した後、松葉杖を使わなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

後世

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

記念碑は後世のために建てられました。

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

暗黒

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

彼らは松明を持って暗黒の洞窟を歩いていました。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ

Meaning

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

Example

The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.

結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。

C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

きらめき

Meaning

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

Example

A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望の光が現れた。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

不注意な; 無頓着な; 不注意な; おおざっぱな;

Meaning

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

Example

His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.

彼の不注意な運転が高速道路で深刻な事故を引き起こしました。

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

私たちの

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

この勝利は私たちのものです。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

独裁的

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

マネージャーの独裁的なスタイルは、従業員が自分の考えを共有することを思いとどまらせました。

C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置や計画

Meaning

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

Example

The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.

その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; スピード

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

車は時速100マイルのスピードに達した。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行進

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

兵士たちは宮殿の前で式典的な行進を行いました。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;

Meaning

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

Example

She was in a good mood after receiving the news.

彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

抑制されていない

Meaning

Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.

Example

She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.

彼女は冗談に対して抑制されずに笑った。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

について

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

その手紙はあなたの最近の申請について送られました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行

Meaning

A line of verse with ten syllables.

Example

The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.

詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発

Meaning

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

Example

She had an angry outburst during the meeting.

会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

仮の; 不確かな

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

私たちは来週会うための仮の計画を立てました。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。

C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する

Meaning

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

Example

Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.

海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内的意味

Meaning

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

Example

The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.

'犬'という言葉のインテンションには哺乳類であり、飼いならされたことが含まれます。