B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

提供する

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

彼女は毎朝8時に朝食をサーブします。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる

Meaning

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

Example

The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.

コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。

C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員

Meaning

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

Example

The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.

荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

徐々に

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

徐々に変化することはより持続可能です。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

に

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

彼女は市場に行く。

B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

万里の長城

Meaning

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Example

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

万里の長城は世界で最も有名なランドマークの一つです。

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外見; 出現; 表れ

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

イベントでの彼女の登場は皆を驚かせた。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。

A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐怖; 恐れ

Meaning

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

Example

She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.

彼女は高所恐怖症を克服するためにロッククライミングのレッスンを受けました。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

疑念

Meaning

feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness

Example

He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.

彼はそのオファーを受け入れることに深刻な疑念を抱いていた。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

純血種の馬

Meaning

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

Example

The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.

ジョッキーはレースで速いサラブレッドに乗った。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。

C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

仕事を避ける

Meaning

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

Example

He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.

彼は仕事を避けていると非難されたが、他のチームは一生懸命働いていた。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

癖; 特徴

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

彼女のいつもミスマッチな靴下を履くクセが、彼女をユニークにした。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

ラウンジ

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

彼らは夕食後にソファでくつろいでいた。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。

C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

自体

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

そのアイデア自体は悪くないが、改善が必要だ。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹き消す

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

彼女は誕生日ケーキのろうそくを吹き消した。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。

C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造

Meaning

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

Example

The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.

漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

無敵

Meaning

too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Example

The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.

そのチームは10試合連続で勝利した後、無敵に見えた。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。

C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ

Meaning

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

Example

A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.

深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。

A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

前進

Meaning

toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction

Example

The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.

部隊は橋を確保するために前進しました。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

彼女は有名な作家の妻です。

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。

A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で

Meaning

outside a building; the natural environment outside

Example

We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.

私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

反乱者

Meaning

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

Example

The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.

兵士たちは数ヶ月間給料がなくて反乱者になった。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

賢明でない

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

すべてのお金を1つの会社に投資するのは賢明でないことです。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。

A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

熱

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

Example

He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.

高熱のため、彼は仕事に行けませんでした。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Example

His speech was driven by animus against the policy.

彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。

C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

感じることができる; 苦しみに対して敏感

Meaning

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

Example

In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.

いくつかの伝統では、神々は感じることができるとされ、人間の感情を共有している。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神話的な

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

ドラゴンは多くの文化に登場する神話的な生き物です。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

Example

The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.

形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

人々を読む彼の洞察力は、彼を素晴らしい交渉者にしました。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

曝露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

長時間太陽に曝されると、肌にダメージを与えることがあります。

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要な; 必須の

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

この仕事には良いコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

生分解性の

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

生分解性の素材は自然に分解され、環境に害を与えることはありません。

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

ナイフ

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

彼女は夕食のために野菜を切るために鋭いナイフを使った。

A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

がん

Meaning

A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

Example

Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.

喫煙は肺がんの主な原因です。

A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る

Meaning

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

Example

We decided to climb the mountain.

私たちは山を登ることに決めました。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三人委員

Meaning

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Example

Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.

カエサルは最初のローマの三人委員会の一員でした。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

病気

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

彼は軽い胃の病気のために医者に行った。

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

軍隊

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

軍隊は援助のために呼ばれました。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

強い非難

Meaning

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

Example

The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.

その政策は広範な非難を受けました。

C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考

Meaning

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Example

The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.

その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。

A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

トースター

Meaning

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

私は朝食のためにトースターにパンを2枚入れました。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。

A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

申し出る

Meaning

to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose

Example

She offered to help with the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを手伝うと申し出た。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼幅

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

ワシの翼幅は2メートル以上です。

C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする

Meaning

sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;

Example

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

究極; 最後; 最高の

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

これがあなたのスキルの究極のテストです。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

バーチャル

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

バーチャル会議は、さまざまな国からの参加者が協力することを可能にしました。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な

Meaning

Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.

Example

The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.

政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

違憲の

Meaning

not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles

Example

The court declared the new law unconstitutional.

裁判所は新しい法律が違憲であると宣言しました。

A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

従う

Meaning

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

Example

Children should obey their parents and teachers.

子供たちは親と先生に従うべきです。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。

C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な

Meaning

relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important

Example

His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.

彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。

C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

焼灼する

Meaning

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

Example

The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.

医者は出血を止めるために傷を焼灼した。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。

B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口

Meaning

an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering

Example

The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.

ビルのメインエントランスは美しい花で飾られていました。

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。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。

C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する

Meaning

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

Example

The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.

王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特徴

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

親切は真のリーダーシップの特徴です。

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。

C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ

Meaning

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Example

The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.

詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。

A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する

Meaning

to make twice as much in size, number, or amount

Example

The company hopes to double its profits this year.

会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。

C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ

Meaning

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

Example

That old computer is completely outmoded.

その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

退化

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

Example

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

その小説は腐敗した社会の道徳的退化を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

訴訟

Meaning

a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another

Example

The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.

その会社は虚偽広告に関する訴訟に直面した。

A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

期間

Meaning

a length or portion of time

Example

The meeting will last for a period of two hours.

会議は2時間の期間続きます。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的な、精神的な探求者

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

その神秘的な探求者は瞑想と精神的発見に人生を捧げました。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。

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 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反論する

Meaning

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

Example

The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.

弁護士は強力な証拠で虚偽の告発を反論しました。

C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心の平静、冷静さ、バランス、特に困難な状況下で

Meaning

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.

彼女はそのニュースを驚くべき冷静さで対処した。

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。

C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

キャンプをする

Meaning

to set up or establish a camp

Example

The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.

兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。

きらめく

Meaning

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

Example

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

湖は月光の下で輝いていました。