A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同時代の

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

二人のアーティストは同時代のもので、しばしば互いに影響を与えました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

優柔不断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

彼は交差点で優柔不断に立ち、どの道を取るべきか決められなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

一時的な流行

Meaning

Following a temporary trend or fashion

Example

Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.

ネオンの服を着ることは1980年代の流行だった。

C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

厚い皮膚を持つ大型哺乳動物

Meaning

a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus

Example

The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.

動物園にはいくつかのパキダームがいて、象やサイが含まれていました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

曝露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。

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。

C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

後退する

Meaning

To move back or further away from a previous position.

Example

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

激しい雨が止んだ後、洪水は後退し始めました。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市の中心部の人口密度は非常に高い。

A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

十五

Meaning

the number 15

Example

There are fifteen students in the class.

クラスには十五人の生徒がいます。

B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Example

He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

削除する

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

家に入る前に靴を脱いでください。

C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる

Meaning

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

Example

The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.

マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

モグラ

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

モグラは庭の下にトンネルを掘った。

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正な金

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

腐敗した公務員は不正な金でしか動機づけられなかった。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。

C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Example

The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

阻止する

Meaning

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

Example

His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.

提案を阻止しようとした彼の努力は失敗に終わった。

C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

激怒した

Meaning

Extremely angry.

Example

The customer became irate after waiting for hours.

顧客は何時間も待った後、激怒しました。

C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

Example

For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.

C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種

Meaning

A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Example

Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.

オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

説明的

Meaning

intended to explain or describe something

Example

The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.

先生はそのトピックについて説明的な講義をしました。

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

彼は勤勉な学生の良い例です。

A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

支店

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

Example

The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.

会社はダッカに新しい支店を開設しました。

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育の商品化は授業料の増加を引き起こしました。

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放棄する

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

彼はCEOのポジションを放棄することに決めました。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。

C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ

Meaning

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

Example

She walked through the billowing curtains.

彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

ツバメ

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

ツバメは橋の下に巣を作りました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。

C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

後退する

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

彼女はヘビを見て後退した。

C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット

Meaning

A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.

Example

The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.

モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。

C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

善行者

Meaning

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Example

The community praised the well-doer for his charity.

コミュニティはその善行者を称賛しました。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓話

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

イソップの寓話は、簡単な物語を通して貴重な教訓を教えることで有名です。

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

失望; 驚き

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

私たちの失望の中、コンサートは悪天候のためキャンセルされました。

C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Example

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

少ない

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

彼は二つの悪の中で少ない方を選びました。

A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

幸せ

Meaning

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

Example

She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.

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ませんでした。

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通の; 一般的な; 特別ではない

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

それはオフィスでのただの普通の日でした。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

ナノテクノロジー

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

ナノテクノロジーは医療治療の進歩を促進しています。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。

B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

加える

Meaning

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

Example

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

嵐は都市にかなりの被害を与えました。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

成長

Meaning

something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result

Example

The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.

新しい政策は数年の議論の成長でした。

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

パーク

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

子供たちは公園で遊んでいました。

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

不安な; 心配な

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

彼女は次の仕事の面接について不安に感じていました。

C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、時代、またはコミュニティの特徴的な精神

Meaning

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Example

The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.

その会社のエトスは、革新と誠実に基づいています。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

タイトル; 地位; 称号

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

その本のタイトルはとても興味深いです。

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

凍る

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

水は零度で凍ります。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない

Meaning

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Example

The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.

選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。

C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

雷鳴のような

Meaning

Extremely loud and powerful in sound.

Example

The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.

教師の雷鳴のような声が騒々しい教室を静めた。

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

infirm

虚弱

Meaning

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

Example

The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.

その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

陽気な

Meaning

cheerful and lighthearted

Example

They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.

彼らは祝賀会の後、陽気な気分で一緒に歩いていた。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

寛大さ

Meaning

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

Example

The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.

億万長者の寛大さは、彼の病院への多くの慈善寄付に明らかでした。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

許可 / 承認

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

パイロットは着陸許可を受けました。

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

テーマ的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

その本はテーマごとに章が整理されています。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

スイレン

Meaning

a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.

白いスイレンが池に優雅に浮かんでいました。

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。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者

Meaning

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.

Example

The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.

咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。

C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神職に関する

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

その儀式には明確な神職に関する特徴がありました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

郊外

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

彼らは街の郊外に新しい工場を建てました。

C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

グレーズ

Meaning

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

Example

The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.

シェフはケーキにチョコレートをグレーズしました。

C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

幸せ

Meaning

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Example

The workers voiced their grievances to the management.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な

Meaning

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

Example

The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.

その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

モバイル

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

彼女は頻繁に旅行できるモバイルライフスタイルを好みます。

B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

キウイ

Meaning

a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand

Example

I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.

私は朝食に新鮮なキウイを食べるのが好きです。

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。

C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手

Meaning

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

Example

The bombardier released the bombs with precision.

爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。

C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。

C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ

Meaning

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

Example

The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.

カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

発言

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

彼女は天気について発言した。

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

重大に

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

彼は事故で重傷を負った。

B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント

Meaning

A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.

Example

The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.

会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。

B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸す

Meaning

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

Example

She dipped her bread into the soup.

彼女はパンをスープに浸しました。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

メインディッシュ

Meaning

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

Example

The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.

レストランのサインステーキはメインディッシュとして提供されました。

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

違反; ルール違反

Meaning

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Example

The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

その会社は環境規制違反で罰金を科せられました。

A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

ホール; 廊下

Meaning

a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.

卒業式は大学のメインホールで行われました。

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

非難

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

他人に対する彼女の絶え間ない非難は、彼女を不人気にした。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。

C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱

Meaning

a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement

Example

The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.

赤いロープは群衆を導くためにスタンションに取り付けられていた。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

柔軟性がない

Meaning

Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.

Example

His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.

彼の柔軟性がない態度は交渉を難しくしました。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。

C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累積的な

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

ストレスの累積的な影響は健康に害を与える可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

ターメリックパウダー

Meaning

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

Example

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.

カレーにターメリックパウダーを一つまみ加えて、色と風味を加えます。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。

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。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

多く

Meaning

a large amount or degree of something

Example

She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるために多くの時間がない。

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

退職金

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

会社は彼の仕事が終了した後、退職金を提供しました。

C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

恩着せがましくする

Meaning

to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business

Example

Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.

偽りの同情で恩着せがましくしないで。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

差し迫った

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

暗い雲は嵐が迫っていることを示していた。