B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。

B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

協力する

Meaning

to work together; to collaborate

Example

The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.

チームは共通の目標を達成するために協力しています。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。

C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

Example

Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

Example

The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.

その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

陽気な

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

子供たちはパーティーで陽気な気分でした。

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。

A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

興奮させる

Meaning

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

Example

The idea of traveling abroad excites her.

海外旅行のアイデアが彼女を興奮させる。

C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚

Meaning

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

Example

He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.

彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

トーナメント

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

トーナメントは卓越した才能を示しました。

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

亀裂

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

トカゲは石の間の亀裂に隠れていた。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

ガタガタ鳴る；ガラガラ

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

強い風で緩んだ窓がガタガタ鳴り始めた。

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

努力

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

彼女は期末試験の準備に多くの努力を注いだ。

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

抵抗性

Meaning

tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance

Example

The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.

その材料は、電流の流れを遅くする抵抗性の特性を持っています。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

アルゴリズムによって駆動される。

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

アルゴリズム駆動システムは精度を向上させる。

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜂

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

蜂は花から蜜を集めました。

C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

大声で祝い

Meaning

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Example

The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.

ファンは勝利後に街で騒いでいました。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする

Meaning

a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize

Example

The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.

鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困

Meaning

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example

The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.

その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

犬に関する / 犬歯

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

警察は捜索活動のために警察犬ユニットを訓練した。

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者は手術後、回復中です。

A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

除いて

Meaning

not including; other than

Example

Everyone was invited except John.

全員が招待されましたが、ジョンを除いて。

C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村

Meaning

a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community

Example

The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.

谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。

C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡

Meaning

A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.

Example

The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.

市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。

C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

許可された

Meaning

allowed or permitted by rules or law

Example

It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.

午後6時以降、ここに駐車することは許可されています。

C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患

Meaning

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

Example

Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.

変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

チームメイト

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

彼はゴールを決めた後、チームメイトにお祝いを言いました。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

コイン

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

彼はさまざまな国から古いコインを集めました。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣言する

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

大統領は国民の日を宣言した。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

恵まれない

Meaning

Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.

Example

The program provides support to disadvantaged children.

そのプログラムは恵まれない子供たちに支援を提供しています。

A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

テニス

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

彼は週末に友達とテニスをするのが好きです。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。

A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布

Meaning

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Example

The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.

仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

ミミズ

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

庭師は土壌でたくさんのミミズを見つけて喜んでいました。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値

Meaning

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

Example

His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.

彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。

C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅

Meaning

A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.

Example

The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.

古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。

C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ

Meaning

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な

Meaning

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

Example

The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.

改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。

C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

貪欲な

Meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.

Example

He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.

彼は知識に対して貪欲な食欲を持っている。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組

Meaning

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

Example

The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.

四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

尋ねる

Meaning

to ask; to investigate

Example

She inquired about the job opening.

彼女は仕事の募集について尋ねました。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室

Meaning

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

Example

The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.

ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。

C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根絶する

Meaning

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

Example

The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.

政府は公務員の腐敗を根絶するためにプログラムを開始した。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

おおざっぱな, いい加減な

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

計画が雑だったため、プロジェクトは失敗した。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完全

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

彼女の報告は不完全で、詳細が必要でした。

C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

中傷する

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

彼は、彼らが彼の評判を中傷したことに気づいたとき、怒っていました。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜在意識

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

恐怖はしばしば潜在意識から生まれます。

C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科

Meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

Example

She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.

彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。

B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理論

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

アインシュタインの相対性理論は物理学を革新しました。

C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

キメラ

Meaning

A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.

Example

The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.

完璧な社会のアイデアはしばしばキメラである。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

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 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

聖書

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

彼女は毎朝聖書を読みます。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。

C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する

Meaning

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

Example

The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.

その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

戦闘機

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

戦闘機は軍事パレードの間に私たちの頭上を飛びました。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

増分的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

Example

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

増分的な変化は持続可能性を確保します。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。

C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

クライマティック

Meaning

Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.

Example

The film ended with a climactic battle scene.

映画はクライマティックな戦闘シーンで終わった。

C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット

Meaning

A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.

Example

The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.

軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

無限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙は無限に広がっているように見える。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

丘陵の多い

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

その村は美しい丘陵の多い地域にあります。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

私は寝る前に本を読みます。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

威圧的な

Meaning

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Example

The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.

その城は谷を見下ろす威圧的な構造です。

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

補償する

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

会社は残業に対して従業員に賠償金を支払う。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

弁護士の説明は法律専門用語でいっぱいでした。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

Example

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。

C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

Example

The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光線 / 梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一筋の光線が窓から入ってきた。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

スポークスマン

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

スポークスマンは集会中に群衆に向かって話した。

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に

Meaning

in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner

Example

The bull ran amuck through the village.

雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。

C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家

Meaning

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

Example

As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.

真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜辺

Meaning

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Example

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

直角三角形では、斜辺は常に他の二辺より長いです。

C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟知、精通

Meaning

familiar with or knowledgeable about something

Example

She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.

彼女は最新の技術の進展に精通しています。

C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有益な

Meaning

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.

Example

A quiet environment is conducive to studying.

静かな環境は勉強に有益です。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

窓の近くの空気中にほこりの粒子が浮かんでいました。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

くっつく

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

グルーは紙にくっつくでしょう。

C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

Example

The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

活性化する

Meaning

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

Example

A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.

朝の散歩は、体と心を活性化することができます。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

トパーズ

Meaning

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

Example

The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.

女王の王冠は素晴らしい青いトパーズで飾られていました。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

疲れ切った

Meaning

Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.

Example

After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.

長い会議の後、彼女は完全に疲れ切ったと感じていた。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。

B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正に; 適度に; 合理的に

Meaning

in a just manner; moderately; reasonably

Example

The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.

テストはかなり簡単でしたが、いくつかの質問は挑戦的でした。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

雲

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する

Meaning

To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.

Example

The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.

教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。