B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

テーシス

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.

彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。

C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

イントネーション

Meaning

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Example

Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.

適切なイントネーションはスピーチの明確さを高めます。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

詳しく説明する / 複雑で詳細なデザイン

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

彼女は彼に提案について詳しく説明するように頼んだ。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。

C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害

Meaning

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

Example

The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.

戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷子になる

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

その犬は庭から外れ、迷子になった。

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威圧的な

Meaning

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

Example

She gave him a baleful look after the insult.

侮辱の後、彼女は彼に威圧的な目を向けた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

投獄する

Meaning

to imprison or confine someone

Example

The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.

当局は裁判後に犯罪者を投獄しました。

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く

Meaning

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

Example

The old castle has outlasted many generations.

その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

バター

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

彼は朝食にトーストにバターを塗った。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学者; 薬剤師

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

化学者は成分を特定するために試料を分析した。

B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

放送する

Meaning

to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media

Example

The match was broadcast live on television.

試合はテレビで生放送されました。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.

Example

The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.

その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。

C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で

Meaning

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

Example

The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.

森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着

Meaning

calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

Example

Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.

危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

錐

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

靴屋は革に穴を開けるために錐を使った。

C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する

Meaning

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

Example

The scientist controversed the previous research findings.

その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

血友病の治療は遺伝子編集から利益を得る。

A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

追加の

Meaning

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

Example

She brought some extra food for the picnic.

彼女はピクニックのために追加の食べ物を持ってきました。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

伝える

Meaning

to make information known; to bestow or communicate

Example

The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.

教師は生徒に貴重な知識を授けました。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conference

Example

Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.

各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。

B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的

Meaning

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Example

Democratic governance ensures equal rights.

民主的な統治は平等な権利を保証します。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。

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 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水は生命にとって必要不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

犬小屋; 犬の繁殖や預かりを行う施設

Meaning

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

Example

The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.

犬は裏庭の木製のケネルで快適に寝ていました。

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

料理する

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

母は伝統的な料理を作るのが好きです。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

アーティストの作品は創造性における超越の象徴だった。

C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

霞

Meaning

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

Example

The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.

朝の霞は徐々に晴れ、太陽が空高く昇るにつれて明らかになった。

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

連合; 同盟; つながり

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

連合軍は戦争中に一緒に働いた。

C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇

Meaning

showing or giving advantage to one over others

Example

Members receive preferential treatment at the club.

メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。

C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

クリーク

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people

Example

The students formed a clique that excluded others.

学生たちは他の人を排除したクリークを作った。

C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする

Meaning

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

Example

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探検する

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

彼らは一緒に森を探検することに決めました。

C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning

Relating to nerves or the nervous system.

Example

Scientists study neural connections in the brain.

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

賞

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

彼はコンペティションで一等賞を受賞した。

B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒険的な

Meaning

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.

彼らはカヤックやハイキングなどの冒険的な活動に参加しました。

C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁

Meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

Example

The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.

兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

戒める / 征服する

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

コーチは彼らの悪いパフォーマンスの後、チームを戒めた。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

銅は良い電気導体です。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。

C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く

Meaning

to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context

Example

She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.

彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。

C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的

Meaning

Having many different aspects or features

Example

The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.

問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

カバー; 外殻

Meaning

a cover or shell that protects or encloses something

Example

The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.

整備士はエンジンの外殻を取り外して内部の部品を調べました。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

意味不明に話す

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

怖がった男は幽霊を見たとき、意味不明に話し始めた。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物

Meaning

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash

Example

She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.

彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア

Meaning

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

Example

His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.

彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封印する、閉じる

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

彼は手紙を送る前に封筒をシールしました。

C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金

Meaning

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Example

The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.

いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

パーソナライゼーション, カスタマイズ

Meaning

The action of making something personal or individual; customization.

Example

Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.

マーケティングにおけるパーソナライゼーションは顧客のエンゲージメントを向上させます。

C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

ワシのくちばしのような

Meaning

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

Example

He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.

彼はワシのくちばしのような鼻を持っており、それが彼に優れた外見を与えていました。

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。

C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

鎮圧する

Meaning

To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.

Example

The police were called to quell the violent protest.

警察は暴力的な抗議を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

刑務学

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

彼は刑務学を専門にすることに決め、刑務所制度の改善に役立つことを目指しました。

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

怒りっぽい、意地悪な

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

彼の怒りっぽいコメントは部屋の皆を怒らせた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

無条件の

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

彼女は困っている友人に無条件のサポートを提供しました。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない

Meaning

not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure

Example

His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.

彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

言う

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

彼女は私にハローと言った。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

素晴らしい

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

山からの景色は本当に素晴らしかった。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。

B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ

Meaning

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

Example

The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.

兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

煙

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

車両からの煙が空気品質を悪化させます。

C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

Example

The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.

C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.

Example

Parents often wean their babies around six months old.

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

かろうじて; 辛うじて

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

彼女は事故をかろうじて避けた。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

習慣的な

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

彼は授業に習慣的に遅刻していた。

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可欠

Meaning

Absolutely necessary, essential

Example

Water is indispensable for human survival.

水は人間の生存に不可欠です。

C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

叱責, 非難

Meaning

An expression of blame or disapproval.

Example

His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.

彼の不注意な言葉は、母親からの厳しい叱責を引き起こした。

C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

繋ぐ

Meaning

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

Example

The farmer tethered the goat to a post.

農夫はヤギを柱に繋ぎました。

B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

見込みのある; 可能性のある;

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

Example

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

その見込みのある俳優は毎日セリフを練習していた。

C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

もろさ

Meaning

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

Example

The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.

角膜のもろさはこすることで増加します。

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

事実と意見を区別することは重要です。

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい紫色のドレスを着ていました。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

分権は地域の自立を促進します。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

過体重

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

医者は体重を減らすようにアドバイスしました、なぜなら彼は過体重だったからです。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

地元の人々はとても親切です。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

無視する

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

その会社は環境規制を無視したため罰金を科せられました。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

憤慨させる

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

不公平な扱いが従業員を憤慨させた。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚か; 馬鹿; ばかげた

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

そんな激しい雨の中で運転するのは愚かだった。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。

C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

値しない; 価値がない

Meaning

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

Example

He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.

彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

階層

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企業の階層は、最終決定を誰が行うかを決定します。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。