C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える

Meaning

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

Example

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.

嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

違法; 不法

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

裁判所はその捜索を不法と宣言しました。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

壊れたり損傷したりできない; とても強くて耐久性がある

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

彼らの友情は壊れない絆を形成しました。

C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒

Meaning

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively

Example

They bought some booze for the party.

彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。

C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

消す / 注ぐ

Meaning

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

Example

Firefighters doused the flames with water.

消防士たちは水で炎を消しました。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。

A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要な

Meaning

important, serious, or significant

Example

Climate change is a major concern for the world.

気候変動は世界にとって重大な懸念事項です。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。

C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

間隔反復

Meaning

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Example

Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.

スペースド・リピティションは長期記憶を保持するのに役立ちます。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。

C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

悪意のある

Meaning

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

Example

The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.

彼の目に浮かぶ悪意のある視線は子供たちを怖がらせた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない

Meaning

never to be broken, dishonored, or violated

Example

Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.

人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

チームは迅速に派遣されました。

C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む

Meaning

To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.

Example

Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.

マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

コーラス; 各節の後に繰り返される歌の一部

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校のコーラスは年次コンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。

A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った

Meaning

preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice

Example

The lake was completely frozen during winter.

湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝶々は花からネクターを飲みます。

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

気まぐれな

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

彼女は気まぐれな気質で知られています。

B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

パンフレット

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

健康部門は栄養に関するパンフレットを配布しました。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

記念日; 特別な記念式典

Meaning

a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event

Example

The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.

学校はその金色の記念日を豪華な式典で祝いました。

B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

Example

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

高級または装飾的な服

Meaning

expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories

Example

She attended the party in her finest finery.

彼女は最上の衣装でパーティーに出席した。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。

C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する

Meaning

to regard with disgust and hatred

Example

She abhors cruelty to animals.

彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。

A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

タバコ

Meaning

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Example

He lit a cigarette after dinner.

彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。

A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

ジャケット

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Example

He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.

彼は寒い風から自分を守るためにレザーのジャケットを着ていた。

C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

亀裂

Meaning

a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack

Example

A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.

議論の後、二人の友達の間に亀裂が生じた。

A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

車輪

Meaning

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

Example

The wheel of the car broke down on the way.

車の車輪が道で壊れた。

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。

C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸せ

Meaning

a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

Example

The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。

B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション

Meaning

the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way

Example

She lost her motivation to continue the project.

彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太陽

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈みます。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

創設者

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

スティーブ・ジョブズはApple Inc.の共同創設者で、個人用コンピュータを革新しました。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

山で恐竜の化石が発見されました。

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

歌う

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

彼女は合唱団で美しく歌う

C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

満足させる、喜ばせる

Meaning

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

Example

It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.

彼の仕事が評価されたことを知って、彼は満足しました。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

寄せ集め

Meaning

A collection or mixture of various things.

Example

The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.

その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突顎骨

Meaning

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

Example

The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.

化石は明確に前突顎骨の構造を示していた。

C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚

Meaning

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

Example

The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.

スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。

C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率

Meaning

The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Example

Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.

政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。

C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

熱狂的に話す

Meaning

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

Example

He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.

彼はよくヨーロッパ旅行について熱心に話していた。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。

A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

銃

Meaning

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

Example

The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.

兵士は訓練後に自分の銃を掃除しました。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。

B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋

Meaning

a person who sells books, especially as a business

Example

The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.

本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。

A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

穴; 穴ぼこ;

Meaning

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

Example

The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

犬は裏庭に深い穴を掘って、お気に入りの骨を埋めました。

C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動

Meaning

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.

Example

His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.

彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。

C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

衰弱させる

Meaning

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

Example

The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.

囚人たちは数ヶ月間適切な食事がなくて衰弱していました。

C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ

Meaning

to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly

Example

She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.

彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

Example

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。

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。

A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

キャンプ

Meaning

a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation

Example

The military established a camp near the border.

軍隊は国境近くにキャンプを設立しました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

インセンティブ; 刺激

Meaning

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior

Example

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.

その会社は売上目標を達成した従業員に現金インセンティブを提供しました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未販売の

Meaning

not sold; remaining without a buyer

Example

The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.

未販売の商品は倉庫に戻されました。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨

Meaning

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

Example

Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.

不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。

C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

書籍愛好者

Meaning

A person who loves or collects books.

Example

She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.

彼女は古い本屋で週末を過ごす本の愛好者です。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

鎮静剤

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

医者は患者が眠れるように鎮静剤を処方しました。

C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲

Meaning

Sexual desire or drive.

Example

Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.

ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

課す

Meaning

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

Example

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税を課した。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

彼女は面接で大きな自信を持って話しました。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋

Meaning

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

Example

She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.

彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

過度の支出; 無駄遣い

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

結婚式の祝賀は、その不必要な贅沢で批判されました。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

近隣; 周辺

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校の近くにたくさんの店があります。

C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦

Meaning

a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare

Example

The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.

戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。

B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守

Meaning

on time; prompt;

Example

She is always punctual for meetings.

彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。

A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;

Meaning

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error

Example

Making mistakes is part of the learning process.

間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。

B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

歯茎; 粘着物質

Meaning

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

歯科医は病気の兆候があるかどうか彼女の歯茎をチェックしました。

C1 noun /aɪˈtɪnərɛri/

itinerary

旅程

Meaning

A planned route or schedule of a journey or trip.

Example

The travel agent gave us a detailed itinerary for our vacation.

旅行代理店は私たちの休暇のために詳細な旅程を提供してくれました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

稀な

Meaning

Happening rarely or not often.

Example

He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.

彼は海外に移住した後、故郷にあまり頻繁に訪れることはありませんでした。

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

粘り強い

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

彼女の粘り強い精神が困難を乗り越える助けとなった。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

望まれない

Meaning

not desired or welcome; not wanted

Example

He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.

彼は会議で望まれない客のように感じた。

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

成長する

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

植物は春により早く成長します。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。

C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト

Meaning

A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.

Example

The manager updated the staff roster for next week.

マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。

C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

表示する

Meaning

to display prominently or vividly

Example

The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.

スローガンは太字でバナーに表示されました。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

寄付者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

Example

The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.

寄付者は大きな金額を寄付した後、匿名でいることを希望しました。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性

Meaning

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

Example

The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.

女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

税金

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

政府は贅沢品に対する税率を引き上げました。

A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通機関

Meaning

Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.

Example

Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.

公共交通機関は交通渋滞を減らすために重要です。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳ぶ

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫はテーブルに飛び乗りました。

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。

C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

フレスコ画

Meaning

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

Example

The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.

教会の壁は美しいフレスコ画で飾られていました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷

Meaning

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

Example

Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.

ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民（裕福な中産階級）

Meaning

A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.

Example

The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.

その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官

Meaning

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

Example

The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.

裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

認める

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

彼女は自分のミスを認め、謝罪した。

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。

試験監督者

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。