B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

進捗追跡

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期的な進捗の追跡は、長期的な目標を達成するのに役立ちます。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。

C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多様性

Meaning

A large number or variety of something.

Example

The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.

プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。

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。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

貯水池

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

その都市は住民に十分な飲料水を確保するために新しい貯水池を建設した。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝶々は花からネクターを飲みます。

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。

B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

教育的な

Meaning

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Example

The journey was an educational experience.

その旅行は教育的な経験でした。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

賢く; スタイリッシュに; 速く

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

彼はビジネスミーティングのためにスマートに服を着ていました。

B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定義

Meaning

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Example

The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

辞書はその言葉の明確な定義を示します。

A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

拾う; 迎えに行く; 身につける

Meaning

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

Example

She picked up the book from the floor.

彼女は床から本を拾った。

C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少

Meaning

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

Example

The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.

村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

無生物

Meaning

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

Example

The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.

博物館には古代の無生物がいっぱいだった。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。

C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳

Meaning

pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity

Example

She lived a chaste and virtuous life.

彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

誰でも

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

誰でもクラブに参加できます。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

交響楽団に関連する

Meaning

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

Example

The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

フィルハーモニックオーケストラはベートーヴェンの第九交響曲の素晴らしい演奏を行いました。

B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任者

Meaning

a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing

Example

The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.

新しいマネージャーは前任者のミスから学びました。

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

発音

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

彼女のフランス語の単語の発音は大きく向上した。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ

Meaning

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

Example

Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

勝利の

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

彼女はチーム全体を鼓舞する勝利の態度を持っている。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

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 /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。

C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避ける

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

Example

She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.

彼女は健康的な食事のためにジャンクフードを避けることを選びました。

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

リポジトリ

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

図書館は知識のリポジトリとして機能します。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

胸が張り裂けるような

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

Example

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

ドキュメンタリーは戦争の犠牲者たちの胸が張り裂けるような場面を見せました。

B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;

Meaning

a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)

Example

The bitch gave birth to five puppies.

その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

なりすまし

Meaning

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

Example

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

オンラインでのなりすましは重大なサイバー犯罪です。

C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不正直な人；トランプのジャック

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

Example

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

その悪党は年老いた女性をだまして、貯金を奪おうとした。

C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

説得できない

Meaning

not able to be convinced or persuaded

Example

She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.

彼女はすべての議論にもかかわらず説得できなかった。

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

騒々しい; 無秩序な; 破壊的な

Meaning

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

Example

The rowdy children were making too much noise.

騒々しい子供たちは大きな音を立てていた。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完

Meaning

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

Example

The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.

スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。

C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

頑固で経験豊富

Meaning

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

Example

The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.

その経験豊富な探偵は犯罪現場で驚きの兆候を見せませんでした。

C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

保証する

Meaning

to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something

Example

I can vouch for his honesty.

彼の誠実さを保証できます。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声

Meaning

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

Example

The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.

教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。

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 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

前もって決める

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

彼らは自分たちの出会いが運命によって前もって決められていると信じていた。

C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;

Meaning

with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

Example

She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.

彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

戴冠式

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新しい王の戴冠式には何千人もの人々が参加しました。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教師

Meaning

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

Example

The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.

その古い教育者は教室で規律を強調しました。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。

C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

クミン

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

Example

Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

クミンはインディア料理と中東料理で重要なスパイスです。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

追加された

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

彼女はコーヒーに砂糖を加えました。

C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

分裂

Meaning

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

Example

There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.

理論と実践の間には明確な分裂があります。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散らす

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

風が庭に葉っぱを散らばらせた。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。

C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い

Meaning

mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant

Example

The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.

囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

皮肉な

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

彼女は彼の料理について皮肉なコメントをしました。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。

B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

意思決定

Meaning

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

Example

The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.

CEOの意思決定は、会社の成功にとって重要でした。

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

キス

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

Example

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

母親は赤ちゃんにおやすみなさいのキスをしました。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

認識

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

彼は自分の申し込みの認識を受け取りました。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不従順な

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

その不従順な子供はルールに従うことを拒否しました。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。

C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

女性的特質

Meaning

The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.

Example

In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.

古代では、女性的特質はしばしば弱さのサインとして批判されていました。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

葉の落下

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋は木々から葉が落ちることで特徴づけられます。

C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る

Meaning

to come before in time or order

Example

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。

C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星

Meaning

A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.

Example

LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.

LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。

C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益

Meaning

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

Example

He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.

彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸せ

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。

C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木

Meaning

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

Example

The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

不屈の; 勇敢な; 断固たる;

Meaning

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

Example

Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.

挫折にもかかわらず、彼女は目標を追い続ける中で不屈であり続けた。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

事前契約

Meaning

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

Example

The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.

プロジェクトが公式に開始される前に、作業員はすでに前もって契約されていました。

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

登録する

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

期限前に会議に登録する必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。

A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

同等

Meaning

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.

Example

Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.

ボーズはガリレオの同等者として見なされていました。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

石鹸ケース

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

彼女はバスルーム用に美しい石鹸ケースを買いました。

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。

C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

弱い願望

Meaning

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

Example

His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.

絵画への彼の興味は単なる弱い願望に過ぎなかった。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

脅威

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

嵐は沿岸地域に深刻な脅威をもたらします。

C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

改宗させようとする

Meaning

To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.

Example

They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.

彼らは新しいアイデアで村人たちを改宗させようとした。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

組織

Meaning

An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Example

The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.

その組織は2024年に公式に開設されました。

C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

上品な

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Example

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

彼女は上品な方法で話し、ゲストに感銘を与えました。

B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

手のエクササイズ

Meaning

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

Example

Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.

定期的な手のエクササイズは筋肉の回復に不可欠です。

C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

ファウノ (神話の生き物)

Meaning

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

Example

The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.

彫刻は、森の中で踊っている遊び心のあるファウンを描いていました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争い, すり減る

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

彼は冷静を保とうとしたが、議論の中で彼の神経はすり減り始めた。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

トンネル

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

彼らは川の下にトンネルを掘った。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

仲介者

Meaning

A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.

Example

The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.

外交官は二つの対立する国々の間で仲介者として機能した。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。

C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する

Meaning

to surrender or give in after resisting

Example

The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.

軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている

Meaning

Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.

Example

The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.

その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事

Meaning

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

Example

He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.

彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。

A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

教育

Meaning

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Example

Quality education is key to progress.

質の高い教育は進歩の鍵です。

A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

混ぜる

Meaning

To combine different substances or elements together.

Example

She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.

彼女は新しい色合いを作るために、さまざまな色を混ぜるのが好きです。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

見苦しい

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

ゴミの山は公園に見苦しい景色を作り出した。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。

A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸せ

Meaning

The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.

Example

Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.

幸せは、人生の小さなことを楽しむことにあります。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。