C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。

C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

Example

The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

権利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人々の権利は優先されました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

ぶらつく

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

彼女は古い街の通りをぶらつくのが好きだ。

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

有害な

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

工場は空気中に有害な煙を放出した。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の

Meaning

Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation

Example

The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.

発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

対比点

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

彼女の落ち着いた態度は彼の怒りの対比点だった。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完璧な; 欠陥なし

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

彼女の完璧なパフォーマンスは、スタンディングオベーションを得た。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

暗号通貨

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

ビットコインは市場で最も人気のある暗号通貨です。

A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

考え

Meaning

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

Example

She had a sudden thought about the future.

彼女は未来についての突然の考えを持っていた。

C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渇望している, 熱望している

Meaning

Very eager or desirous for something.

Example

The explorer was athirst for adventure.

探検家は冒険に渇望していた。

B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空軍

Meaning

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

Example

The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.

空軍は山脈の上で訓練演習を行った。

C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形

Meaning

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Example

Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.

バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。

C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する

Meaning

to make an attack in return for a similar attack

Example

The army retaliated after the enemy attack.

軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない

Meaning

not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier

Example

His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.

彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。

C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

劇団

Meaning

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

Example

The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.

劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

おしゃべり

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

私のおしゃべりな隣人は、何でも話すのが大好きです。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。

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 verb /rɪp/

rip

裂ける

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

彼はフェンスでシャツをうっかり裂けてしまいました。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

映画は予想外のヒットになった。

A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作

Meaning

the process of manufacturing or creating something

Example

The production of this film took over a year.

この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。

C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖

Meaning

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed

Example

The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.

教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。

C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道

Meaning

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

Example

The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

草を食べる

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

牛たちは牧草地で平和に草を食べていました。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。

C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

食べられる

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

料理には食べられるキノコのみを使用してください。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

取り戻す

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

彼女はタクシーから失われた電話を取り戻すことができました。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

流行の

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

彼女はモディッシュな服を着て、みんなの注目を集めていました。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。

A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない

Meaning

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主

Meaning

A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.

Example

The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.

古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。

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 /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

背教者

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Example

He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.

彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。

C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

ハゲワシ

Meaning

a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion

Example

The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.

ハゲワシは空を旋回しながら、その獲物を待っていました。

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

〜の間に

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

私は映画の間に寝てしまいました。

C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時

Meaning

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

Example

During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.

歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海軍の

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

その国は海軍防衛に多額の投資をしました。

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組

Meaning

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

Example

The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.

四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。

A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸せ

Meaning

To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

Example

The car crashed into the wall at high speed.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト

Meaning

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

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

コート

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

外に出る前に冬のコートを着ました。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人類学者

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人類学者は部族コミュニティを研究するのに何年も費やしました。

C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的

Meaning

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

Example

His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.

彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク

Meaning

female peacock

Example

The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.

メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。

B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

調和の取れた, 一貫した, 統一された

Meaning

Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

Example

A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.

調和の取れた職場環境は生産性を高めます。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X線; レントゲン

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

医者は骨を調べるためにレントゲンを撮った。

C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

流出

Meaning

An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.

Example

His letter was an effusion of love and longing.

彼の手紙は愛と切望の流出でした。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力

Meaning

the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision

Example

Age brings wisdom and experience.

年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

大きな塔や建物の上にある小さな塔

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城はタレットに駐留している兵士によって守られていた。

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。

A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

前に

Meaning

in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress

Example

She walked ahead of the group.

彼女はグループの前に歩いていた。

C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙

Meaning

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.

Example

A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.

翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

凝集する

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

埃の粒子がより大きな塊に集まり始めました。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒険

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

彼らの夏の冒険にはキャンプと山登りが含まれていました。

C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

グリーンジャックフルーツ

Meaning

unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.

グリーンジャックフルーツはカレーやシチューに使われることがよくあります。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地域フォーラム

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地域フォーラムでは、森林伐採の影響について議論されました。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。

C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー

Meaning

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.

彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不純

Meaning

contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances

Example

The impure water caused health problems in the village.

不純な水は村で健康問題を引き起こしました。

A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

災害

Meaning

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

地震は自然災害で、何千もの家族に影響を与えました。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干渉

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

近くの電子機器からの干渉で、ラジオ信号が途絶えました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

和解できない

Meaning

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

Example

The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.

そのカップルは和解できない違いのために別れました。

A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ

Meaning

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

Example

The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。

B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

タージ・マハル

Meaning

A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.

Example

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.

タージ・マハルはこれまでに建てられた中で最も美しい建造物の一つとされている。

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妬; 競争相手に対する憤り

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

彼の同僚の昇進に対する嫉妬は職場での緊張を引き起こしました。

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ（敬意の印として）

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。

C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

お香

Meaning

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

Example

The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.

寺院は燃えるお香の甘い香りで満ちていました。

A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

ドアを開けるために引いてください。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

含む

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

価格にはすべての税金が含まれています。

B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

怪我

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

彼はサッカーの試合中に重傷を負った。

C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

ソネット

Meaning

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.

シェイクスピアは愛と美について多くの有名なソネットを書きました。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

ぶらぶら歩く

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

私たちは街の古い通りをぶらぶら歩きました。

C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の

Meaning

A member of the clergy or church official.

Example

The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.

その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。

A1 verb /set/

set

設置する

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

靴

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

彼女は運動用の新しいランニングシューズを買いました。

A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ

Meaning

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

Example

We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.

昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。

C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス

Meaning

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

Example

Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.

アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。

C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。