C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

利用可能性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清潔な水の利用可能性は健康にとって非常に重要です。

C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

テレメトリー

Meaning

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

Example

The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.

宇宙船はテレメトリーデータを地球に送信しました。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深い音

Meaning

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

Example

The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.

俳優のソノラスな声が劇場全体に響き渡った。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

不足

Meaning

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

Example

The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.

資源の不足がプロジェクトを完了するのを難しくしました。

B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

エレクトロニクス

Meaning

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

Example

He studied electronics at university.

彼は大学でエレクトロニクスを学びました。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。

C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

食文化

Meaning

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

Example

Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.

パリはその豊かなガストロノミーの伝統で有名です。

C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

細かい詳細やルールへの過度なこだわり

Meaning

Excessive concern with minor details or rules.

Example

His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.

彼のペダントリーは会議を不必要に長くした。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場で危険な武器を発見した。

C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ

Meaning

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

Example

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。

A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

プロセス

Meaning

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Example

Recruitment involves a three-stage process.

リクルートには三段階のプロセスが含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

悪党

Meaning

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Example

That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.

その悪党は老人から貯金を騙し取った。

C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩の

Meaning

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

Example

The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.

アーティストは、鮮やかなコントラストを作り出すためにクロマチックなパレットを使用しました。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

まだ; 今まで;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

彼はまだ宿題を終わらせていない。

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

練習する

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

彼女は毎日2時間ピアノを練習します。

C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手

Meaning

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

Example

The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.

コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。

C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

叱る

Meaning

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

Example

The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.

教師は学生がまた遅刻したことを叱りました。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

予期しない中断のため会議は遅れた。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

ノンブレイキングスペース

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

HTMLで改行しないスペースを追加するために を使用します。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的

Meaning

annoying or irritating

Example

Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.

長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

宗教的な修行として孤独に生きる人；社会から退く人

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

その老いたハーミットは文明から遠く離れた山の中の小さな小屋で一人で暮らしていた。

C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

虚栄心

Meaning

excessive pride in oneself; vanity

Example

His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.

彼の虚栄心は彼を同僚の中で不人気にした。

A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

今日

Meaning

on this day; at the present time

Example

Today is a beautiful day for a walk.

今日は散歩にぴったりの美しい日です。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自動的に

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

ドアは自動的に閉まります。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。

C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている

Meaning

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

Example

It was a flagrant violation of the rules.

それは規則の明らかな違反でした。

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

討論

Meaning

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

政治的な討論は3時間続き、情熱的な議論が交わされました。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

狂乱

Meaning

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

Example

The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.

狂乱の群衆は、バンドがステージに上がると歓声を上げました。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。

C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する

Meaning

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

Example

The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.

科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。

B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

とても

Meaning

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

Example

I am awfully glad to see you again.

また会えてとても嬉しいです。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。

A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

警備員; ガード

Meaning

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

Example

The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.

セキュリティガードは、ビルに入る前に全員のIDを確認しました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

無気力な; 怠け者の; 弱い

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

長い旅の後、彼女は無気力に感じ、休む必要があった。

C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公開処罰装置

Meaning

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

Example

The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.

腐敗した役人は町の人々に嘲笑されるためにピロリーに置かれました。

C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女

Meaning

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Example

In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.

おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。

C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

輸入

Meaning

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad

Example

The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.

高級品の輸入は厳しく規制されています。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

彼の言葉と行動の間には明確な矛盾がありました。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。

C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Example

The trial was a travesty of justice.

C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

機密に

Meaning

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

Example

The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.

その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

靴下や足用の衣類

Meaning

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Example

She bought new hosiery for the winter season.

彼女は冬のシーズン用に新しいホジエリーを買いました。

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

傾斜

Meaning

a downward slope of ground

Example

They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.

彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。

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。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

鳴る

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

鐘は毎時鳴る。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

おとぎ話

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

子供たちは寝る前におとぎ話を聞くのが大好きです。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。

C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

変動性

Meaning

Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.

Example

The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.

株式市場の変動性は投資を危険にする。

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

彼女は自分の意思で仕事を辞めました。

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

カプセル。薬の1回分を含むゼラチン製の小さな溶解ケースで、丸ごと飲み込む。

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

カプセルはコントロールされた環境を含んでいます。

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 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的な、時間的な

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

僧侶は彼の世俗的な所有物を放棄して、簡素な生活を送りました。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻撃者

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

警察は現場で攻撃者を逮捕しました。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な

Meaning

intensely passionate or fervent

Example

She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.

彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

カツレツ

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

彼女は夕食に美味しいチキンカツレツを出しました。

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

おば

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

私の叔母はいつも私の誕生日にプレゼントをくれます。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

称賛に値する

Meaning

Deserving praise and admiration.

Example

Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.

貧しい人々を助けるための彼女の努力は本当に称賛に値します。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集団的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

勝利の日は私たちの集団的誇りを象徴しています。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

止める

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

映画の間に話すのをやめてください。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

とげのある; 扱いにくい

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

Example

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

予算削減の難しい問題には慎重な検討が必要です。

A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

それから

Meaning

at that time; next in order of time or place

Example

We went to the park, and then we had lunch.

公園に行って、その後昼食をとりました。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

揺れる

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

木々はそよ風に優しく揺れていました。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

偽使徒

Meaning

a false or pretended apostle

Example

The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.

その説教師は偽使徒として非難されました。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

シンプルで快適; 飾らない; 外見が素朴; 居心地の良い、親しみやすい

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

彼女は小さなカフェの居心地の良い雰囲気を楽しんでいた。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信; 類似または同等; 手紙の交換によるコミュニケーション

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

二人の有名な作家の間の歴史的な通信は最近発表されました。

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

パニック

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

火災警報が学生たちの間にパニックを引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震の影響は壊滅的でした。

C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

住民

Meaning

an inhabitant or resident of a particular place

Example

The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.

その森は多くの夜行性の住民の家です。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。

C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

誤解を解く

Meaning

To free someone from a misconception or false belief.

Example

She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.

彼女は嘘の噂について彼を誤解を解こうとしました。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

はい

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

はい、私はあなたと一緒に店に行きます。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校は彼らの規則と方針を遵守することを期待しています。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

印象的な

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

彼女の印象的な美しさは皆の注目を集めました。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

温める

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太陽は昼間に地球を温める。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。

A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

まで

Meaning

up to the time of; until

Example

She waited till midnight for his call.

彼女は彼の電話を夜中まで待ちました。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

その著名な科学者は改革パネルを指導しました。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

比類のない

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

彼の比類のない筆致が彼を文学の伝説にした。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

Example

The design was flashy but meretricious.

デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。

C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

オペラの台本

Meaning

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example

She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.

彼女はオペラの公演に行く前にリブレットを勉強しました。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

壊れやすい

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

この花瓶はとても壊れやすいので、注意して扱ってください。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参加者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

マラソンの参加者は皆、メダルを受け取りました。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。

A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト

Meaning

the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out

Example

The testing of the new software is still ongoing.

新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。

B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

要因

Meaning

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Example

Weather is an important factor in crop production.

天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。

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。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド

Meaning

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

Example

Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.

ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生児

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example

He called him a bastard in anger.

彼は怒りで彼をバスタードと呼んだ。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。