C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Meaning

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

Example

The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

できる

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

彼女は三言語を流暢に話すことができます。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

お出かけ

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

彼らは先週末、ビーチで素晴らしいお出かけをしました。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

好ましい

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

屋外イベントには好ましい天候でした。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

デザイナー

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

ファッションデザイナーは新しいコレクションを発表しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

医師は彼女の喉の細菌感染を治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

競争する

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

いくつかの会社が市場での支配を競い合っています。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

軽蔑的な

Meaning

expressing disapproval or belittling

Example

He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.

彼は彼らのパフォーマンスについて軽蔑的なコメントをしました。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

障害

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

身体的な障害にもかかわらず、彼は車椅子レースで成功したアスリートになりました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不変の; 一定の; 常に同じ

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

彼の不変のルーチンには、朝の運動とコーヒーが含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧

Meaning

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

Example

In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.

回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。

A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Meaning

A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.

Example

He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.

C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の

Meaning

relating to a city or town or its local government

Example

The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.

市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

製造業

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

その国は製造業に大規模に投資しています。

B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

したがって

Meaning

for that reason; consequently

Example

It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.

雨が降っていたので、私たちは中にいました。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

いたずらな; 狡猾な

Meaning

mischievous; playfully dishonest

Example

His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.

彼のいたずらな笑顔は、彼が何かいたずらを仕掛けていることを示唆していました。

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。

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

コピー

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

会議のためにこの文書をコピーしてください。

B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

示す

Meaning

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

Example

The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.

上昇している傾向は、行動が急務であることを示しています。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

一般の人

Meaning

common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes

Example

The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.

祭りは、平民と貴族市民の両方に楽しませられました。

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。

A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする

Meaning

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Example

The children pretended to be superheroes.

子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。

C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み

Meaning

the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching

Example

The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.

別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。

C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション

Meaning

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

Example

Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.

生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

魅了する

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。

C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人工的または強制的; 自然でないまたは自発的でない

Meaning

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

Example

The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.

映画の結末は作り物で非現実的に感じました。

C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重

Meaning

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

Example

The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.

会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。

C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

信頼, 認めること

Meaning

belief in or acceptance of something as true

Example

The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.

証人は被告のアリバイに信頼をおいた。

C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜

Meaning

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

Example

Despite his success, he showed great modesty.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。

A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

イルカ

Meaning

A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin

Example

Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.

イルカは遊び好きな行動と知性で知られています。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Rice cooker

電気炊飯器

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

ライスクッカーはご飯が完璧に炊けると自動でオフになります。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

彼はレースで第四位になった。

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

転用可能な

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

予算からの資金は合法的に転用できません。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。

C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

危険を冒す人

Meaning

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

Example

The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.

そのスタントは有名なデアデビルによって行われました。

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

類似性; 類似

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

2つの絵の間の類似性は、それらが同じアーティストによって描かれたことを示唆していました。

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

コンテキスト化

Meaning

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

歴史的な出来事のコンテキスト化は、学生がそれらをよりよく理解するのに役立ちます。

A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

五十

Meaning

the number 50

Example

The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.

スタジアムは五万人を収容できます。

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー

Meaning

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something

Example

His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.

彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

私たちは山に到達するために北へ向かって旅しました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

遺言なしで死亡

Meaning

Having died without leaving a valid will.

Example

She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.

彼女は遺言なしで死亡したため、財産は法に従って分配されました。

B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

議長

Meaning

A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

Example

The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.

議長は手続きの整合性を確保します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

異端者

Meaning

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

Example

The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.

教会は彼の過激なアイデアのために彼を異端者と宣言した。

C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する

Meaning

To speak in a formal, often pompous manner

Example

He began to orate at the ceremony.

彼は式で演説を始めました。

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Example

Our forefathers fought for independence.

私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

または

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

お茶かコーヒーをお選びいただけます。

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

アパートメント

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

彼女は市の中心にアパートメントを借りました。

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

食事

Meaning

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

Example

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

私たちはレストランでおいしい食事を楽しみました。

C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

歓喜

Meaning

feeling or expressing great happiness and joy

Example

The team was jubilant after winning the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取った後、歓喜していました。

B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保証する

Meaning

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example

He assured her that everything would be fine.

彼はすべてがうまくいくと彼女に確信を与えた。

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 /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

雑誌

Meaning

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

Example

She bought a fashion magazine at the store.

彼女は店でファッション雑誌を買いました。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

不可欠

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

夏の間に水分補給をすることは不可欠です。

C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士気; 精神

Meaning

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Example

The team's morale improved after the victory.

チームの士気は勝利後に改善された。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

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

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点

Meaning

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

Example

His main weakness is his lack of patience.

彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。

C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

ミミズのような

Meaning

having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like

Example

The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.

アーティストは手稿の縁をミミズのようなデザインで飾った。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

フェイシャル

Meaning

Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face

Example

She booked a facial at the spa.

彼女はスパでフェイシャルを予約しました。

A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女の子

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

その女の子は公園で友達と遊んでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

複雑

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

彼は複雑な法的問題に直面しました。

C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

仲裁者

Meaning

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree

Example

The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.

国際的な争いにおいて、国連はしばしばメディエーターとして機能します。

C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な

Meaning

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.

Example

The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.

禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。

B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ

Meaning

a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family

Example

The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.

農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。

A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

オペラ

Meaning

a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines

Example

We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.

昨晩、劇場で美しいオペラを観ました。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇気

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

私たちの兵士たちの勇気は忘れがたいものです。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

協力

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

協力は効果的な問題解決を確保します。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 不適切な使用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

権力の濫用は彼の辞職を招いた。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。

C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

ぶら下がる

Meaning

to hang loosely or swing freely

Example

The keys dangled from his belt.

鍵がベルトからぶら下がっていました。

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。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共通

Meaning

occurring frequently or widely; shared by all

Example

It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

ラッシュアワー中に都市で交通渋滞を見るのは一般的です。

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

美術愛好家

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

エステートは絵画の微細なディテールを賞賛していました。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

センター

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

センターは地域の発展を促進します。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。

C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

扇動者

Meaning

A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.

Example

The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.

警察は彼を暴力の扇動者として特定しました。

C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

じっと見る

Meaning

To stare openly and rudely.

Example

Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.

観光客は通りを歩く有名人をじっと見ていた。

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー

Meaning

the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained

Example

The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.

川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

ドレス

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーで美しい青いドレスを着ていました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。

C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡黙

Meaning

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Example

He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.

彼は会議でほとんど話さない寡黙な人だった。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

磁器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物館は中国の古代のポーセリンの花瓶を展示しました。

C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか

Meaning

Silly or foolish.

Example

It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.

水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。