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B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

追加料金
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
航空券に燃料サーチャージが追加されていました。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

組織
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
その組織は2024年に公式に開設されました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

プレート
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
ご飯をあなたのプレートに乗せてください。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

豊富な
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
古い図書館には豊富な本がありました。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
その子供は先天的な心臓疾患を持って生まれました。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人;軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

結合する
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
彼らはプロジェクトのためにリソースを結合することに決めました。
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

広範囲
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
気候変動の影響は世界中に広範囲にわたって広がっています。
A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美しさ
Meaning
the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness
Example
The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
夕日の美しさに息を呑んだ。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

外国の
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
彼女は外国語を学ぶのが好きです。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

不快な
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
彼の不快な質問は、皆が座席で不安そうに動かせるようにさせた。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

インディゴブルー
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
インディゴブルーの空は夕暮れ時に壮大に見えた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

快適に座る, 隠れる
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

価値がある
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

スペルする
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
あなたの名前を私のためにスペルできますか?
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

長く情熱的な演説をする
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家は群衆に一時間以上も演説をしました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
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 ˈprɒdʒekt

project

プロジェクト
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めるのは難しい。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花は甘い香りがする。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

心配のない; のんきな;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
彼女は心配事のない生活を送り、世界を心配なく旅していた。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

提携
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
彼の会社との提携は10年間続いた。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

重要でない
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
そのコストは重要でなく、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

旅する
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
その旅する教師は村から村へと移動して子供たちに教育をしていました。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

きらめく
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
花火は夜空に向かってきらめいた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

経験主義
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
経験主義は、知識は経験と観察から来ると主張しています。
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

北東
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
嵐は北東に向かって進んでいます。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感謝している
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
あなたの親切とサポートに感謝しています。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

前進
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
部隊は橋を確保するために前進しました。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落させる
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
その小説は若い読者の心を堕落させようとしたため批判された。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行動; アクション
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
この問題を解決するために行動を起こす必要があります。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

誰か
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
誰かが廊下に傘を忘れました。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

順応、適合、従順
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
規則の厳格な順守は社会の秩序を保証します。
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

非難する
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
その政治家は腐敗のために公衆から非難されました。
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

極端
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
極端な気象パターンは生態系を乱します。
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
子供たちはサプライズを見て喜んで叫びました。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
彼は彼女の批判を個人的な侮辱と受け止めた。
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

リサイクル
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
私たちは廃棄物を減らすために紙とプラスチックをリサイクルするべきです。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

判断; 決定
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
陪審員の判断は、すべての事実を慎重に考慮した結果でした。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

やめる
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
彼女は仕事をやめて自分のビジネスを始めることにした。
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乗客
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
バスは30人の乗客を運ぶことができます。
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
これは問題の仮定された解決策です。
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

ネイティブ
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
彼はベンガル語のネイティブスピーカーです。
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

トルティーヤ
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
彼女は温かいトルティーヤに野菜を包みました。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月または衛星の軌道で地球に最も近い点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月はそのペリジーの際にかなり大きく見えました。
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

恵まれないグループ
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
恵まれないグループは社会的なイニシアティブから利益を得ます。
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

費用
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
この本は二十ドルかかります。
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

酵素に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酵素反応は人間の体内で代謝を調節します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

残余
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
患者は手術後に残余の痛みを感じました。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

散らかった; 無秩序な;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
彼女の散らかった部屋は、どこにでも散らばった服でいっぱいでした。
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

ティーンエイジャー
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
彼女は小さな町でティーンエイジャー時代を過ごした。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

眠気を引き起こす
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授のソムニフェラスな講義はクラスの半分を眠らせた。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

衝動的な, 直感的な
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
彼女は衝動的な決定で車を買うことにしました。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

プライバシー
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
誰でもプライバシーを持つ権利があります。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

怠惰
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
怠惰な猫は午後ずっと太陽の下で寝ていました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

より長生きする
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
彼女はすべての兄弟姉妹より長生きしました。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫の花は庭で美しく咲いた。
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

無視して; 問わず
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
すべての学生は、背景に関係なく平等に扱われます。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科の
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者は眼科専門医に紹介されました。
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

飼い葉桶、低点
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
牛は木製の飼い葉桶から水を飲みました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特別
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
彼は自分の食事に非常にこだわりがあります。
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

重大な
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
教育の重大な問題に対処することは不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

均一な、同質な
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
チームはそのスキルにおいて均一ではなかった。