C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

意志的

Meaning

Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.

Example

The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.

その条約は両国間の意志的な合意のもとで署名されました。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

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

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格

Meaning

relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone

Example

In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.

ラテン語では、ボカティブケースは名前で誰かを直接呼びかけるときに使用されます。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天気の状況は一日中変動します。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

先見の明がある; 創造的;

Meaning

having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative

Example

Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.

スティーブ・ジョブズはテクノロジーを革新した先見の明があるリーダーでした。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体的な力と健康; 努力、エネルギー、熱意

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

休暇後、彼女は新たな活力で仕事に取り組みました。

A2 noun /vjuː/

View

景色; 視点; 意見

Meaning

the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion

Example

The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.

ホテルの部屋からの山の景色は息を呑むような美しさでした。

C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚

Meaning

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Example

She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.

彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。

C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

真実味

Meaning

the appearance of being true or real

Example

The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.

その映画は実際の出来事に対する真実味で賞賛されました。

B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

Example

They vowed to love each other forever.

彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。

C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

復讐

Meaning

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

Example

He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.

彼は自分を傷つけた者に復讐すると誓った。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

拒否する

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

大統領は新しい法案に対してヴェトーを決定しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン

Meaning

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Example

There are several variant spellings of this word.

この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。

C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

誠実な

Meaning

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

Example

She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.

彼女はその日の出来事について誠実な説明をしました。

A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

声

Meaning

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.

彼女には観客を魅了する美しい声があります。

B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

重要な資源

Meaning

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

Example

Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.

水はバングラデシュの重要な資源の一つです。

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。

C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

健康気にしすぎな人

Meaning

A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.

Example

He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.

彼は健康気にしすぎな人として知られていた。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

嘔吐する

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

患者は薬を服用後、嘔吐し始めました。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航海; 海上旅行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船の大西洋を越える航海は2週間かかりました。

B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で

Meaning

through, by way of, or using a particular route or means

Example

She sent the documents via email.

彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。

C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者

Meaning

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

Example

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

うぬぼれた

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

その自惚れたリーダーは自分の些細な成果を自慢していた。

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

ベール; マスク; 花嫁のベール;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

花嫁は式の間に美しい白いベールを着ていました。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸気のような; 曖昧な

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

朝の空気は蒸気のような霧で満たされていました。

C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

視覚を通じて空間と物体の関係を理解することに関連する

Meaning

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

Example

Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.

優れたビジュアルスペーシャルスキルは建築とデザインにとって重要です。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

非常に有害

Meaning

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Example

The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.

そのウイルス性の病気は地域全体に急速に広がりました。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

実質的に; ほぼ;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

その建物は地震でほぼ破壊されました。

C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

迷い

Meaning

the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision

Example

His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.

彼のキャリア選択の間の絶え間ない揺れは、彼の親を困惑させました。

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

脆弱性

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

脆弱性に取り組むことは、安定性にとって非常に重要です。

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。

C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

復讐心の強い

Meaning

seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive

Example

She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.

彼女は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心を感じた。

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。

C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

打ち負かす

Meaning

to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition

Example

The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.

軍隊は優れた戦略で敵を打ち負かしました。

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

ビデオ

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

彼女はオンラインでお気に入りのコンサートのビデオを見ました。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的な; 攻撃的な

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

暴力的な嵐は沿岸地域に重大な損害を与えました。

C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

贅沢な

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.

Example

The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.

アーティストはソファに横たわる贅沢な姿を描きました。

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

訪れる

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

私たちは今週末に博物館を訪れる予定です。

C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

無為に過ごす

Meaning

to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort

Example

He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.

彼はソファでテレビの前に座って、休暇を過ごしました。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

ガラスのような

Meaning

having a glass-like appearance or quality

Example

The mineral has a vitreous shine.

その鉱物はガラスのような光沢を持っています。

C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な

Meaning

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Example

The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.

教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。

B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

バージョン; 形態; 物語

Meaning

a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event

Example

This is the latest version of the software.

これはソフトウェアの最新バージョンです。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

酢

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

私はサラダドレッシングにビネガーを加えて、味を増しました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

多才

Meaning

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.

Example

He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.

彼は多才な音楽家で、複数の楽器を演奏できます。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自発的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

彼女は慈善団体に自発的に寄付をしました。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美徳；道徳；有益な品質

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

誠実は多くの文化で最も高い美徳と見なされています。

A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者

Meaning

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

Example

The museum had many visitors last weekend.

博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。

C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食料

Meaning

Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.

Example

The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.

旅行者たちは長い旅のために十分な食料を詰め込みました。

B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸せ

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

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。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

活力を与える

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鮮な空気と運動は体と心に活力を与えることができます。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有効; 法的または公式に受け入れられる

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

パスポートは10年間有効です。

C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

浮浪者; 放浪者

Meaning

a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place

Example

The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.

年老いた浮浪者は食べ物を探して街を歩いていた。

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

会場

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

結婚式の会場は美しく飾られていました。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

振動する

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

電話がテーブルの上で振動し始めました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;

Meaning

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense

Example

She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.

彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

活発な

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期的な運動は体を活発に保ち、健康にします。

B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

視点

Meaning

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

Example

From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.

彼の視点から見ると、その状況は絶望的でした。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脈; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

看護師は彼の腕に血を取るための静脈を見つけました。

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。

C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

ヴィオラ

Meaning

A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.

Example

She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.

彼女は学校のオーケストラでヴィオラを演奏することを選びました。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口頭の、言葉で表現された

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口頭コミュニケーションはほとんどの状況で重要です。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

契約の有効性は来月に終了します。

C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の

Meaning

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

Example

Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.

医師は性病の危険について警告しています。

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。

B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

確認

Meaning

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Example

The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.

銀行は口座を開設する前に身分確認を求めます。

C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな

Meaning

forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor

Example

His late arrival was considered a venial offense.

彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。

C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

見えない; 意見なし

Meaning

invisible; having no views or opinions

Example

The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.

幽霊はお化け屋敷のほとんどの人々には見えませんでした。

B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

有権者

Meaning

a person who votes in an election

Example

Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.

有権者は投票所の外で列を作り、投票を行いました。

B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

換気

Meaning

The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.

Example

Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.

適切な換気は、空気の質を維持するために不可欠です。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

価値; 価格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

このアンティークの花瓶は私たちの家族にとって大きな感情的価値があります。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。