C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール

Meaning

The process of varying or controlling something.

Example

Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.

音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。

C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

氷または氷河に関連する

Meaning

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

Example

The mountains were covered in glacial ice.

山々は氷河の氷で覆われていました。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷たい飲み物

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

夏の暑さを乗り切るために冷たい飲み物を注文しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース

Meaning

a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes

Example

The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.

マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。

B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。

C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

修正的; 治療的; 回復的;

Meaning

intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;

Example

The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.

学生は数学スキルを向上させるためにリメディアルクラスが必要です。

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

トレーニングする

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

アスリートはオリンピックのために一生懸命トレーニングをしています。

A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

発見する

Meaning

to find something for the first time

Example

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

科学者たちは昨年新しい惑星を発見しました。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。

C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

歓喜; 祝祭的な雰囲気;

Meaning

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

Example

The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.

結婚式のレセプションは喜び、笑い、楽しい祝賀で満たされていました。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

ライバル関係; 競争

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

二つのチーム間のライバル関係が試合を興奮させた。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え！

A2 verb /bæt/

bat

バットで打つ

Meaning

to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids

Example

She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.

彼女は魅力的にまばたきしている。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品

Meaning

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Example

The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.

コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。

C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

浪費家

Meaning

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

Example

The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.

浪費家の息子は、遺産を浪費した後、家に帰りました。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語

Meaning

a word consisting of two syllables

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable.

‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。

B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子

Meaning

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.

病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副王

Meaning

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

Example

The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.

バイセロイは王の名のもとに植民地を統治しました。

B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福する

Meaning

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor

Example

The priest blessed the congregation.

牧師は会衆を祝福しました。

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。

C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

Example

The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.

C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

チェロ

Meaning

The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.

Example

He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.

彼は毎日何時間もビオロンチェロを練習しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い

Meaning

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

Example

The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.

その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

天才

Meaning

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

Example

Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.

アインシュタインは物理学への画期的な貢献により天才と認められました。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

控えめな; 内向的な

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

彼女はかなり控えめで、会議ではあまり話しません。

C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

少し飲む

Meaning

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

Example

He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.

彼は仕事の後、地元のパブで少し飲むのが好きです。

C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

よくできた; 完全に調理された

Meaning

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

Example

The project was well-done and impressed everyone.

そのプロジェクトはよくできており、皆を感動させました。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness under pressure.

Example

She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.

彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。

C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

農民

Meaning

a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer

Example

The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.

農民は毎朝畑で一生懸命働いていました。

C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地

Meaning

a military base or permanent military station

Example

The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.

兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。

A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

より少ない

Meaning

a smaller number of; not as many

Example

Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

予想より少ない人々が会議に出席した。

A1 noun

Love

愛

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速する

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

運転手はトラックを追い越すために加速しました。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

偽造する

Meaning

to make something false or to misrepresent

Example

He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.

彼は税金を避けるために書類を偽造しようとした。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。

C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム

Meaning

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

Example

The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.

DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

丸ごと

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

彼はピザを丸ごと一人で食べた。

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。

C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する

Meaning

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

Example

They decided to affiance after years of friendship.

長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な

Meaning

clever; cunning; sly

Example

The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.

ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。

A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

くちばし

Meaning

the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat

Example

The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.

そのカモは水から食べ物をろ過するためにくちばしを使いました。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

ハゲタカ

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

凧は田んぼの上で獲物を探しながら高く飛んでいた。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ペース

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

彼女はゆっくりとペースで歩いていました。

B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

針

Meaning

a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing

Example

She threaded the needle to sew the button.

彼女はボタンを縫うために針に糸を通しました。

A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

続ける

Meaning

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

Example

She continued working despite the challenges.

彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず働き続けました。

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。

A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

入る

Meaning

to go into; to come or go inside

Example

Please knock before you enter the room.

部屋に入る前にノックしてください。

C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

歯磨き粉

Meaning

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

Example

He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.

彼は薬局で新しいハーブの歯磨きを買った。

B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ

Meaning

a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak

Example

The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.

フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

きしみ音を立てる

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遺言 / 証拠

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

彼の成功は彼の努力と献身の証です。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

熱意；エネルギーと興奮；柑橘類の外皮

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

彼女は新しい仕事に非常に熱意を持って取り組んだ。

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 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける

Meaning

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

Example

The shield deflected the incoming arrow.

盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

驚かせる

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

大きな音が住民を驚かせた。

C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

重大な犯罪に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involved in serious criminal activity

Example

He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.

事件の後、彼は重罪暴行で起訴されました。

C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する

Meaning

to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply

Example

Many people deplore the violence shown on television.

多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。

C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

風刺する

Meaning

to mock or criticize something using satire

Example

The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.

その劇は現代の企業の貪欲さを風刺しています。

C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

激しい感情; 表現の強さ

Meaning

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

Example

He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.

彼はその強い熱意で議論し、皆が驚きました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。

B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

正確な

Meaning

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

Example

She gave precise instructions for the experiment.

彼女は実験のために正確な指示を与えた。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

ひどく; 激しく

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

彼女は不公平な扱いについてひどく不満を言った。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

封筒

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

彼女は手紙を封筒に入れて、郵送しました。

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。

B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

オランウータン

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

オランウータンは森の樹冠を優雅に渡ります。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。

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 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。

C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること

Meaning

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception

Example

The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.

患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。

B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督

Meaning

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

Example

The director gave final approval for the new movie script.

監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

彼は無実を守るために騎士のような勇気を示した。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。

C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑点のある

Meaning

Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.

Example

The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.

古い鏡の斑点のある表面は、独特の魅力を与えました。

C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨れた

Meaning

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

Example

After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.

大きな食事の後、彼は膨れた感じで不快に感じていた。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

メトロ

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

メトロレールは都市のすべての主要地域を効率的に結びつけます。

C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

浸透

Meaning

to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group

Example

The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.

スパイたちは敵基地に infiltrate できた。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。

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。

C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化

Meaning

the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered

Example

The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.

観客はマジシャンが手品を披露する間、困惑して見ていた。

C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

事前に防ぐ

Meaning

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

Example

They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.

彼らは即座に行動することで危機を回避した。

C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形

Meaning

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

Example

The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.

ストップサインは八角形をしています。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

アドバイザー

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

彼は銀行で金融アドバイザーとして働いています。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

ジュース（果物/野菜または肉から）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鮮なリンゴジュースは美味しく、ビタミンが豊富でした。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

詰まった

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

ドアが詰まっていて、開きません。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

出かける前にドアをロックしてください。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

天気は寒くて不快だった。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

サーモン

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

彼らは夕食にグリルしたサーモンを出しました。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭

Meaning

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

Example

The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.

車はホテルの前庭に駐車されていました。

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在; 生物; 存在の状態

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

すべての人間は尊敬と尊厳に値する。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。