C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

サーカディアンリズム

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

自然光への暴露はサーカディアンリズムを調整します。

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

始まり

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

物語の始まりはとても興味深かった。

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

幸せ

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

彼女はプレゼントをもらってとても幸せでした。

C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

不快な

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying

Example

His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.

彼のパーティーでの非常に不快な振る舞いは、皆を困らせた。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香り; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

ジャスミンの花の香りが夕方、庭全体に広がった。

B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票

Meaning

the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote

Example

Voting is an important part of a democratic society.

投票は民主主義社会の重要な部分です。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

展望, 予測

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年の経済の展望は前向きです。

C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア

Meaning

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total

Example

Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.

今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。

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。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

容易にする

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良いインフラは経済成長を容易にする。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保護

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

このプロジェクトは国連の庇護の下で実施されました。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。

C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる

Meaning

to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.

医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。

C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

強制する

Meaning

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.

Example

The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.

マネージャーは従業員を強制的に残業させようとしました。

C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ

Meaning

a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures

Example

The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.

博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成長マインドセット

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成長マインドセットは人々が挑戦に立ち向かうのを助けます。

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

和解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

彼女は緊張を和らげるために和解的な口調で話した。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

突き刺す

Meaning

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

Example

The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.

騎士は敵の槍で突き刺さった。

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

市場浸透

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

市場浸透が競争優位性を確保する。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。

B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

分割が騒動を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

賠償

Meaning

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Example

The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.

裁判所は詐欺の被害者に賠償を命じました。

C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突き出る

Meaning

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.

Example

A nail was protruding from the wooden board.

釘が木の板から突き出していた。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

船員

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

経験豊富な船員が嵐を乗り越えて船を操縦した。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

食料品店

Meaning

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Example

She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.

彼女は野菜と牛乳を買うために食料品店に行った。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

学際的

Meaning

Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.

Example

The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.

教育における学際的アプローチは、問題解決スキルを向上させる。

A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

いずれかの

Meaning

one, some, or all, without specifying which

Example

Do you have any questions?

何か質問はありますか？

C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

耕作

Meaning

The preparation of land for growing crops.

Example

Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.

過度の耕作は土壌侵食を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的

Meaning

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

Example

The police made a forcible entry into the house.

警察は強制的に家に入った。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。

A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する

Meaning

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Example

The company hopes to double its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱の

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場は狂乱の取引を経験しました。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娯楽; 楽しさ; エンターテイメント

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

子供たちの笑いは、クラウンのパフォーマンスに対する楽しさを示しました。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

投げる

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

彼はボールを非常に遠くに投げることができます。

C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす

Meaning

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

Example

He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.

彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。

B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

ティーポット

Meaning

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

Example

She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.

彼女はお茶を淹れるためにティーポットに熱いお湯を注いだ。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

安っぽい/過度に感傷的

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

映画は面白かったけど、ちょっと安っぽすぎた。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

押す

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

ボタンを押してベルを鳴らします。

C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕

Meaning

Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.

Example

The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.

マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

自慢する

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

彼はいつも高価な車について自慢している。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

バンパー

Meaning

A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.

Example

The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.

農家は今年、大収穫を祝いました。

C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味しい

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

彼女はパーティーのために美味しいチョコレートケーキを焼きました。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

勧める

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

私はダウンタウンの新しいレストランを試すことをリコメンドします。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

好き

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

彼女は絵を好きで、キャンバスの前で何時間も過ごします。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

流入

Meaning

The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.

Example

The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.

観光客の流入が地域経済を活性化させた。

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同級生

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

大学のイベントで昔の同級生に会いました。

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡な; 顕著な;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

魔法使いのパフォーマンスは非凡で、すべての人を驚かせました

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

信頼できる

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

信頼できるシステムは効率を確保します。

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。

C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する

Meaning

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

Example

The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.

かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。

A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

地球; 土;

Meaning

the planet on which we live; the ground or soil

Example

The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.

宇宙飛行士たちは軌道上から地球を見ることができました。

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

まく

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

農家は明日、畑に小麦の種をまきます。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。

B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

資金調達

Meaning

financial support for a project or organization

Example

The startup is seeking funding from investors.

スタートアップは投資家から資金調達を試みています。

C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

ケシの実

Meaning

tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking

Example

Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.

ケシの実はパンの上に振りかけられ、ベンガルカリーに使われます。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。

C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化

Meaning

The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.

Example

The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.

再生可能な都市の概念化は画期的です。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

計画通りに会議を進めましょう。

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。

C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

レシピ

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

チョコレートケーキの素晴らしいレシピを見つけました。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。

C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる

Meaning

to run or jump about playfully

Example

The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.

羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

確実性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

私たちは確実にそのプロジェクトが時間通りに完了することを言えます。

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

平和

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

彼らは地域での平和を望んでいます。

C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 単数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

彼女は絵画において非凡な才能を持っています。

C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容

Meaning

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

Example

She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.

彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。

C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間

Meaning

A period of two months.

Example

The academic program is divided into six bimesters.

学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

不足

Meaning

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

Example

The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.

資源の不足がプロジェクトを完了するのを難しくしました。

C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

Example

The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.

この地域は数十年にわたり宗派的な暴力に悩まされてきました。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

進んだ

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

彼は高度な数学のレベルを学んでいます。

C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密裏に不正行為に関与する

Meaning

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

Example

The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.

マネージャーは供給者と共謀して会社を騙した。

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

クモ

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

クモは自分のウェブでハエを捕まえた。

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

の上で

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

ニュースを聞いた後、彼は病院に急いだ。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

複雑

Meaning

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Example

The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.

新しい税法は非常に複雑で、ほとんどの人は理解できません。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

氷河

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

氷河は気候変動のためにゆっくりと溶けています。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。