A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫はテーブルの下にいます。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防士

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防士は燃える建物から家族を救いました。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

Proud

誇り

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的

Meaning

Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.

Example

The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.

批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。

C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

補助的

Meaning

a thing added to something else as a supplementary part

Example

The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.

教授は大学で補助的な役職で働いていました。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

期間

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きました。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態

Meaning

the state of being about to happen

Example

The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.

嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

覚える

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

私は学校の最初の日を覚えています。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。

C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

不正

Meaning

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

Example

The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.

その政治家は選挙に勝つために不正な手段を使ったとして非難されました。

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

モビリティ

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

労働者のモビリティはプロジェクトの成功にとって不可欠です。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

奉仕

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

彼女は看護師の親切な奉仕のおかげで回復した。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

苦しめる / すき

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲劇的なニュースは家族全員を苦しめました。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

農民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

その農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で一生懸命働いていました。

B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下

Meaning

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

Example

The kids left their shoes in the hallway.

子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

強化する

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

嵐は夜通し強くなると予想されています。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な

Meaning

cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree

Example

She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.

彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。

A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

焼く

Meaning

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

Example

She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.

彼女は友達の誕生日のためにケーキを焼きました。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

飲料水

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村人たちは飲用水へのアクセスがありませんでした。

C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ

Meaning

an ant; a small insect

Example

The emmet carried food to its nest.

アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

彼女の冷静な態度は会議で皆に感銘を与えました。

C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。

C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

推薦状, 証言

Meaning

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

Example

Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.

ポジティブなテスティモニアルは企業の評判を高めることができます。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

無関係な

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

あなたの過去の過ちはこの議論には無関係です。

C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ

Meaning

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

Example

Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.

彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

より

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

彼女は彼女の兄よりも背が高い。

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。

C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

ユーモアのある模倣

Meaning

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

Example

The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.

コメディアンは政治家の演説を模倣して観客を楽しませました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

オンライン匿名はユーザーをサイバー脅威から守ります。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

快適に

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

彼女はお気に入りの椅子に快適に座っていました。

C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻の

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.

彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける

Meaning

to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind

Example

Parents try to instill good values in their children.

親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

欠席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

彼女は昨日会議を欠席していた。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。

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。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

で

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

二重の

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

彼女は二つの国の二重国籍を持っています。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

不器用

Meaning

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

Example

The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.

そのティーンエイジャーは大きすぎるスーツを着て不器用に感じた。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ

Meaning

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

Example

The cat scratched the door to be let in.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

包みを開ける

Meaning

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

Example

She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.

彼女は興奮しながら慎重に贈り物の包みを開けた。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

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

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民はカナダで新しい生活を始めました。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然に

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

彼はうっかりグラスを落としてしまった。

B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

懇願する

Meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

Example

He beseeched the judge for mercy.

彼は裁判官に慈悲を請いました。

C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水疱

Meaning

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

Example

The doctor examined the blain on his arm.

医者は彼の腕の水疱を検査しました。

A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける

Meaning

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

Example

The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.

花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。

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。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

ブイ, 浮かべる

Meaning

A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.

Example

The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.

ニュースは喪失後、彼らの気持ちを高めました。

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

周縁化

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

経済政策は貧困層の周縁化に対処すべきです。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。

B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生態学

Meaning

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Example

Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.

エコロジーは、汚染が動物や植物にどのように影響するかを理解する手助けをします。

C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス

Meaning

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Example

The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.

その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

一方的

Meaning

one-sided; involving only one party

Example

The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.

その国は条約から撤退するという一方的な決定を下しました。

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最も後ろの

Meaning

Farthest back; last in position.

Example

The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.

隊列で最も後ろの車が最初に壊れた。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

勇敢な; 英雄的な

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

その勇敢な兵士は国を守るために勇敢に戦いました。

A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

どちらも〜ない

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

マネージャーもアシスタントも会議に出席できなかった。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

アルコーブ

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

彼女は窓の近くのアルコーブに読書用の椅子を置きました。

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

開始する

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

今すぐ会議を開始しましょう。

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

観客

Meaning

A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.

Example

The audience clapped loudly after the performance.

パフォーマンス後、観客は大きな拍手を送った。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

召喚状

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

証人は来週法廷に出廷するための召喚状を受け取った。

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

頻繁

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

彼は頻繁に祖母を訪れます。

A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛

Meaning

a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty

Example

Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.

長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵；賢さ；整然としたモダンな外観

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激する

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

適切な日光は植物の成長を刺激します。

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

寝室

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

子供たちは寝室で遊んでいました。

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

馬のひづめの花

Meaning

a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot

Example

The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.

馬のひづめの花の植物は多くの草地で野生で成長し、春に最初に咲く花の一つです。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

彼女は棒として使うために木から小枝を折った。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園

Meaning

A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.

Example

The old vinery was filled with grapevines.

古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

無駄に話す

Meaning

To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.

Example

He maundered on about his old memories.

彼は古い思い出について無駄に話していました。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける

Meaning

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

Example

The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.

ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

Example

No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.

彼は常習的な嘘つきだったので、誰も彼を信用しなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬な

Meaning

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected

Example

The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.

コメディアンの不敬なジョークは、観客の一部を不快にさせた。

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

大丈夫

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

今日は早く帰るのは大丈夫です。

C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

屋台販売者

Meaning

a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street

Example

The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.

屋台販売者は彼のカートから新鮮な果物を売っていた。

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。

B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

めん棒

Meaning

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

Example

Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

めん棒で生地を広げてください。

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。

C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

喜んで笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

Example

The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

観客はコメディアンのウィットに富んだコメントにクスクスと笑った。

C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす

Meaning

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

Example

He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.

彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。