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。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与

Meaning

the act of taking part in something

Example

His involvement in the project was crucial.

彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。

A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

サル

Meaning

a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees

Example

The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.

サルはジャングルで枝から枝へと飛び移った。

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する

Meaning

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

Example

The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.

生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

調査

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

調査は詐欺に関する新しい証拠を明らかにしました。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未教育; 教育を受けていない

Meaning

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

Example

Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.

多くの未教育の労働者は、良い給料の仕事を見つけるのに苦労しています。

C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地理学

Meaning

the study of the physical features of the earth's surface

Example

He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.

彼は地域の風景を理解するためにフィジオグラフィーを専門にしていました。

C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信

Meaning

lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt

Example

His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.

超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

無邪気

Meaning

Innocent and without deceit

Example

Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.

彼女の無邪気な笑顔は皆の心をつかみました。

C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

アルビノ (色素が欠けている人/動物)

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Example

The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.

アルビノウサギは白い毛とピンクの目を持っていました。

C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り

Meaning

a prayer, especially a devout or formal one

Example

He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.

寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最終的に; 結局

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

何年もの努力の後、彼女は最終的に医者になった。

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。

C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

記念品

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.

彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

薬は苦い味がしました。

B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野ウサギ

Meaning

a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit

Example

The hare quickly ran across the field.

その野ウサギはフィールドを素早く走りました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。

B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆に; 恐れずに

Meaning

in a confident and brave way; without fear

Example

She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.

彼女は挑戦に立ち向かうために大胆に前進した。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

はい、5時にそこに行きます。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。

A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全に

Meaning

completely; entirely; absolutely

Example

I totally agree with your opinion.

私はあなたの意見に完全に同意します。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

甘やかされた

Meaning

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Example

The cosseted child always got what he wanted.

甘やかされた子供は、いつも欲しいものを手に入れていた。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

分割されていない; 完全な; 分けられていない

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

チームはコーチの指示に対して分け隔てなく注意を示しました。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。

C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

議会での活動を長時間の演説で遅らせる戦術; この戦術を使用する

Meaning

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

Example

The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.

上院議員は法案を通すのを防ぐために何時間もフィリバスターを行った。

C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

鋭い返答

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Example

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

彼女の鋭い返答は皆を黙らせた。

C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的

Meaning

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

Example

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.

彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。

A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

電卓

Meaning

an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Example

She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.

彼女は複雑な方程式を解くために電卓を使った。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。

C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

裁判所

Meaning

a court of justice or body established to settle disputes

Example

The case was heard in an international tribunal.

その事件は国際裁判所で審理されました。

C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

握る / 留め金

Meaning

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

Example

She clasped her hands together in prayer.

彼女は祈りの中で手を合わせた。

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

既定

Meaning

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

Example

It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.

努力は成功に導くというのは既定の事実です。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

整合性

Meaning

Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.

Example

The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.

彼らのアイデアの整合性は、協力を容易にしました。

C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性

Meaning

The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.

Example

The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.

新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗野

Meaning

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

Example

His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.

彼の粗野な行動はディナーパーティーを台無しにした。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

二原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

酸素は二原子分子です。

C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定

Meaning

Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.

Example

She is the presumptive nominee for the party.

彼女はその党の推定候補者です。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒絶

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

彼女の提案の拒絶は皆を驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

悪いまたは受け入れられない行動、特に子供によるものや公式の場面で

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

生徒はクラスでの不適切な行動で罰を受けた。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

ジューシーな

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

ステーキはとてもジューシーで、皆が楽しんで食べました。

C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

Example

The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.

B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ

Meaning

to persistently annoy or torment someone

Example

The employees complained that their boss harassed them.

従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

虐待的 / 身体的または言葉での害を伴う

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

彼女は虐待的な上司のせいで仕事を辞めました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

弁護的

Meaning

showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend

Example

Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.

彼女の弁護的な口調は、彼女が無罪であると強く信じていることを示していた。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

小さな束や部分

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

煙のウィスプが煙突から上がった。

C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.

Example

The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.

教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。

C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

境界を定める

Meaning

to set the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.

土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。

C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

Example

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する

Meaning

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Example

The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.

その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。

C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

硬化する

Meaning

To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.

Example

Years of hardship indurated his spirit.

長年の困難が彼の精神を鍛えました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

疫病の

Meaning

Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.

Example

The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.

ゴミのペスティレンシャルな匂いが通りを満たした。

B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

アイデンティティ

Meaning

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example

The day reinforces our national identity.

その日は私たちの国民的アイデンティティを強化します。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。

A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

エレベーター

Meaning

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building

Example

We took the elevator to the tenth floor.

私たちはエレベーターで10階に行きました。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

サイバーセキュリティ

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

サイバーセキュリティはデジタル運用の安全を確保します。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

絶えず; 繰り返し

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

彼女はメッセージのために絶えず電話を確認しました。

C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命

Meaning

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.

アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

実用的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

複雑な問題を解決するには実用的なアプローチが必要です。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊

Meaning

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

Example

A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.

漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。

C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

押し合い; 混雑した人々

Meaning

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

Example

There was a ruck at the football match.

サッカーの試合で押し合いがありました。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。

C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆

Meaning

giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant

Example

He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.

彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光沢

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

ダイヤモンドは輝く光沢を持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

Example

The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.

C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡

Meaning

Of only average quality; not very good.

Example

The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.

その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

ダート/急に走る

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫は車を避けるために急いで道路を横切りました。

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

もがく

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

彼は面接で難しい質問をされて、うろたえました。

A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇妙

Meaning

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

Example

The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.

映画には誰も予期しなかった奇妙な結末がありました。

B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた

Meaning

made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand

Example

She was fully prepared for the final exam.

彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

目眩, とても興奮している

Meaning

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

Example

She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.

彼女は何度も回った後、目が回った。

B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

産業化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

産業化は世界経済を劇的に変えました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

興味; 想像やファンタジー

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

その子供は大きくなったら有名な宇宙飛行士になることを夢見ていました。

C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

国外追放

Meaning

To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.

Example

The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.

政府は不法移民をデポートすることを決定した。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。

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。

A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊敬

Meaning

A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.

Example

We should show respect to the freedom fighters.

私たちは自由の戦士たちに尊敬を示すべきです。

A2 noun /lɪst/

List

リスト

Meaning

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

Example

Make a list of things you need to buy.

買うべきもののリストを作成してください。

B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する

Meaning

The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.

Example

Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.

効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。

C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な

Meaning

Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.

Example

Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.

エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒; 毒性; 致命的

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

そのヘビは非常に有毒で危険です。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

ひよこ豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

ひよこ豆を一晩水に浸してから調理すると、消化が良くなります。