A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

間違い

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

テストでカンニングするのは間違いです。

C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

フィナーレ

Meaning

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

Example

The concert ended with a spectacular finale.

コンサートは壮観なフィナーレで終わりました。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。

C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒険的な; 大胆な

Meaning

willing to take risks; adventurous; bold

Example

The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.

冒険的な探検家は危険な山を登った。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。

C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Example

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

魅力的; 華やかな; ファッショナブル;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

女優は授賞式でデザイナーのドレスを着て華やかに見えました。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

驚くべき、衝撃的な、すばらしい

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔法使いの驚くべきトリックは観客を言葉を失わせました。

C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

カド

Meaning

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.

Example

There are 26 cadres under BPSC.

BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

正直に

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

彼女は自分の間違いについて正直に話しました。

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。

C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

日向ぼっこ

Meaning

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

Example

The cat basks in the sunny window.

猫は日差しの差す窓辺で日向ぼっこをしている。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

信頼できる

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

彼女の説明は委員会を納得させるのに十分信頼できるものでした。

C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力

Meaning

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

Example

She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.

彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。

C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

ミスタス属

Meaning

a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish

Example

The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.

ミスタス属の魚は南アジアの川や小川によく見られます。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な

Meaning

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

Example

The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.

その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

健康促進または回復のために処方された治療法、ライフスタイル、または食事

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

厳格な運動レジメンは、全体的なフィットネスを向上させます。

C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束

Meaning

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

Example

The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.

作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ

Meaning

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

Example

Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.

彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴君的

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴君の支配者はすべての反対意見を黙らせた。

C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Example

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

カメは保護のためにカラパスに引っ込んだ。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。

C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

Example

The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

powerless

無力

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

装置

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

彼は最新のキッチンガジェットを買うのが好きです。

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

〜の間に

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

私は映画の間に寝てしまいました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

祭典; フェスティバル;

Meaning

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

Example

The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.

スカウトジャムボリーは、世界中から数千人の若者たちを集めました。

C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス

Meaning

The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.

Example

Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.

アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。

C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

エミュレーション

Meaning

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

Example

The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.

そのソフトウェアは、古いビデオゲームを最新のデバイスでエミュレートすることを可能にします。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

学生たちは勉強グループを作った。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

無傷

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

彼女は事故から無傷で逃げ出した。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

車両; 自動車; 手段

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

電気自動車は最近ますます人気が高くなっています。

C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

ライオンのような

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

Example

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

彼のライオンのような髪は、群衆の中で目立たせた。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

Example

His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑い

Meaning

a loud and boisterous laugh

Example

The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.

観客はコメディアンのジョークに大笑いしました。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。

C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

酷評する

Meaning

To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.

Example

The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.

政治家は討論中に相手をすぐに批判しました。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ミサイル

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

軍は敵基地に向かってミサイルを発射しました。

C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

Example

The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

トランペット

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

兵士は部隊に合図を送るためにトランペットを吹いた。

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

メートル

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

技術者が電気メーターをチェックしに来ました。

C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の

Meaning

Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.

Example

The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.

その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

果物と砂糖で作られた甘いスプレッド；難しい状況；詰まり

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

彼女は毎朝、トーストに苺ジャムを塗って朝食をとっていた。

C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起訴する

Meaning

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

Example

The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.

容疑者は今朝、裁判官の前で起訴されました。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。

A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

最も重要なこと; 何よりもまず

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

まず第一に、安全を確保する必要があります。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

遊び好きな; 陽気な; 元気な

Meaning

joyful; playful; merry; cheerful

Example

The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.

遊び好きな子供たちは公園で笑い、遊んでいました。

A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

結末

Meaning

the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time

Example

The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.

映画は誰も予想しなかった驚きの結末だった。

C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

抑圧的

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

厳しい暑さは夏の間外で働くのを難しくした。

C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

無謀な

Meaning

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

Example

It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

適切な装備なしで山に登るのは無謀だった。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。

A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故

Meaning

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Example

Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.

安全対策は事故を防ぐことを目的としています。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

理解できる

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。

C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

エコシステムの崩壊

Meaning

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

Example

Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.

制御されない森林伐採はエコシステムの崩壊を引き起こす可能性があります。

C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

Example

The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した

Meaning

Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.

Example

The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.

その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン

Meaning

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

Example

My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.

祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家族は祖母を喪に服している。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

Example

The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.

C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者

Meaning

a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study

Example

The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.

学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。

C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意を払う

Meaning

to pay attention to; to take notice of

Example

You should heed the teacher's advice.

あなたは先生のアドバイスに耳を傾けるべきです。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

遠く

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

彼は騒がしい群衆から離れました。

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

逸脱する

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

彼は元の計画から外れる傾向がある。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

樹木栽培

Meaning

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

Example

He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.

彼は都市の緑地を改善するために樹木栽培を学びました。

C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

ひづめ

Meaning

the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals

Example

The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.

馬のひづめは鋭い岩に踏んだ後、けがをしました。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

強い要求

Meaning

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

Example

At his insistence, we stayed longer.

彼の強い要求で、私たちは長く滞在しました。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

彼は重罪で有罪判決を受け、10年間の懲役刑を言い渡されました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合

Meaning

The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.

Example

His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小さな口論

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うべきかについて小さな口論がありました。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。

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 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

解決する

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

マネージャーは従業員間の対立を解決します。

C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

浪費家

Meaning

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources

Example

The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.

その王は贅沢なライフスタイルで知られていました。

C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

前もって定める

Meaning

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

Example

Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.

いくつかの人々は、私たちの人生は運命によって予め定められていると信じています。

A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

未来のプロジェクトは戦略的な計画に依存しています。

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。

C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真実性

Meaning

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

Example

The journalist checked the veracity of the report.

ジャーナリストは報告書の真実性を確認しました。

A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

カップル

Meaning

two people or things considered together; a pair

Example

They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.

彼らは素敵なカップルで、5年間結婚しています。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

放送者

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

ブロードキャスターは試合を数百万の視聴者にライブ放送しました。

C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益な細菌

Meaning

Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.

Example

Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.

ヨーグルトは消化を助けるプロバイオティクスの自然な供給源です。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き

Meaning

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

Example

The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.

ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

臆病な

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Example

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

その臆病な学生は、教師に質問するのをためらいました。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

落ちる

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

秋に葉が木から落ちる。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

彼の声は緊張で震えていた。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。

C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

ジャガリー

Meaning

unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener

Example

My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.

私の祖母はレシピで白い砂糖の代わりにジャガリーを使います。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。

C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する

Meaning

To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.

Example

Children often idealize their parents.

子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。

A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形

Meaning

a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children

Example

The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.

小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。

C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多作な

Meaning

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example

The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.

その著者は非常に多作で、30冊以上の本を執筆しています。

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 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する

Meaning

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Example

The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.

ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。