Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Cabal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Cabal (カバル)

noun C2
/kəˈbæl/
陰謀団 (inboudan)

A secret group or faction engaged in plotting or intrigue.

"A small cabal was working behind the scenes to influence the election."

"選挙に影響を与えるために、舞台裏で小さな陰謀団が働いていた。" (Senkyō ni eikyō o ataeru tame ni, butaiura de chīsana inbōdan ga hataraite ita.)
cabalism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/
カバリズム (kabarizumu)

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

"The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court."

"歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。" (Rekishi-ka wa ōshitsu no kyūtei de kabarizumu ni tsuite kōhan-i ni kakimashita.)
cacophonous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈkɒfənəs/
不協和音 (fukyōwaon)

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

"The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night."

"街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。" (Machi no fukyōwaon de kanojo wa hitobanjuu me ga sameteita.)
noun C2
/kəˈkɒfəni/
耳障りな音 (mimi zawari na oto)

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

"The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate."

"クラクションの耳障りな音は集中を不可能にした。" (Kurakushon no mimi zawari na oto wa shūchū o fukanō ni shita.)
Cad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kæd/
悪党; 粗野な (akutō, soya na)

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

"Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad."

"パーティーの皆は彼を避けました、なぜなら彼が悪党として知られていたからです。" (Pātī no mina wa kare o sakemashita, nazenara kare ga akutō toshite shirarete ita kara desu.)
noun C2
/kəˈdævər/
死体 (shitai)

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

"Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy."

"医学生は死体を解剖して人間の解剖学を学びました。" (Igakusei wa shitai o kaibō shite ningen no kaibōgaku o manabimashita.)
adjective C2
/kəˈdævərəs/
死体のような (shitai no yōna)

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

"His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party."

"彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。" (Kare no shitai no yōna gaiken wa pāti de mina o odorokasemashita.)
noun C2
/kəˈdɛnzə/
精緻なソロパッセージ (seichina soro passeji)

An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.

"The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement."

"ピアニストは最後の楽章の前に素晴らしいカデンツァを演奏しました。" (Pianisuto wa saigo no gakushō no mae ni subarashī kadenza o ensō shimashita.)
cadge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kædʒ/
物乞い (kaji)

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

"He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant."

"彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。" (Kare wa resutoran kara muryō no shokuji o motomeyō to shita.)
cadres definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈkɑː.dərz
カド (kado)

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

"There are 26 cadres under BPSC."

"BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。" (BPSC no shita ni 26nin no kado ga imasu.)
noun C2
/ˈkeɪ.tɪf/
卑怯者 (keitif)

A contemptible or cowardly person.

"The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades."

"騎士は仲間を裏切った卑怯者を軽蔑していた。" (Kishi wa nakama o uragitta hikyou-sha o keibetsu shite ita.)
verb C2
/kəˈdʒoʊl/
おだてる (odateru)

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

"She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip."

"彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。" (Kanojo wa tomodachi o ryokō ni sanka saseru koto ni seikō shita.)
noun C2
/kəˈdʒoʊləri/
お世辞 (oseji)

Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.

"Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise."

"お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。" (Oseji o tsukatte, kare wa joushi o settoku shite shoukyuu o kachishitta.)
calcification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
カルシフィケーション (karushifikēshon)

The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.

"Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth."

"カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。" (Karushifikēshon wa dojo no tōkasei o herashi, sakumotsu no seichō ni eikyō o atae masu.)
calcify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkælsɪfaɪ/
カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する (karushiumu en no chinchaku ni yotte kōka suru)

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

"Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility."

"時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。" (Jikan ga tatsu ni tsurete, soshiki wa karushifai shite jūnansē o ushinai mashita.)
calculable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkælkjʊləbl/
計算可能 (keisan kanou)

Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.

"The risk involved in the project is calculable."

"プロジェクトに関わるリスクは計算可能です。" (Purojekuto ni kakawaru risuku wa keisan kanou desu.)
caldron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɔːldrən/
大きな金属製の鍋 (ōkina kinzoku-sei no nabe)

A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.

"The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron."

"魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。" (Majo wa awadatsu nabe no naka de mahōyaku o kakimazete ita.)
noun C2
/ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/
自重トレーニング (jichou toreeningu)

exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility

"She practices calisthenics every morning in the park."

"彼女は毎朝公園でカリステニクスを練習しています。" (Kanojo wa maiasa kouen de karisutenikusu o renshuu shiteimasu.)
calk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kɔːk/
ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ (bōto no hibiwake o fusagu)

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

"The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks."

"作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。" (Sagyouintachi wa furui bōto no tsugime o kōkingu shite more o fusaida.)
callosity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈlɒsəti/
硬い皮膚 (katai hifu)

A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.

"Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands."

"何年もの肉体労働が彼の手に硬い皮膚を残した。" (Nannen mo no nikutai roudou ga kare no te ni katai hifu wo nokoshita.)
callow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkæloʊ/
未熟 (mijuku)

Inexperienced and immature.

"The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day."

"未熟なインターンは最初の日にいくつかの間違いをしました。" (Mijuku na intān wa saisho no hi ni ikutsuka no machigai o shimashita.)
calorific definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/
カロリーの高い (karorī no takai)

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

"Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation."

"チョコレートは非常にカロリーが高いため、適量を食べるべきです。" (Chokorēto wa hijō ni karorī ga takai tame, tekiryō o taberu beki desu.)
calumniate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈlʌmnieɪt/
中傷する (chuushou suru)

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

"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。" (Kare wa, karera ga kare no hyouban o chuushou shita koto ni kizuita toki, okotte imashita.)
Calumny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkæləmni/
中傷 (chuushou)

The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation.

"The politician dismissed the accusations as mere calumny."

"政治家はその告発を単なる中傷だと一蹴した。" (Seijika wa sono kokuhatsu wo tannaru chuushou da to isshuu shita.)
calvary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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calvary

noun C2
/ˈkælvəri/

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

"For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary."

calvinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/
カルヴァン主義 (karuvan shugi)

A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.

"Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology."

"カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。" (Karuvan shugi wa Purotesutanto shingaku no keisei ni juuyou na yakuwari wo hatashita.)
calvinize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkælvɪnaɪz/
カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる (Karuvan shūgimu no gensoku o toriireru)

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

"The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings."

"伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。" (Dendōshi wa genkaku na kyōgi de komyuniti o karuvan shūgimuka shiyō to shita.)
Camphor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkæm.fər/
カンフル (kanfuru)

a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies

"The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor."

"寺院は燃えているカンフルの芳香煙で満たされていました。" (Jiin wa moete iru kanfuru no hōkō kemuri de mitasarete imashita.)
canaanite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/
カナン人 (kananjin)

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

"The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks."

"カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。" (Kananjin wa senshinteki na bōeki nettowāku de shirarete imashita.)
canard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈnɑːrd/

a false or unfounded story or rumor

"The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard."

canker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈkæŋkər/

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

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

noun C2
/ˈkænə/
カンナ (kanna)

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

"The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond."

"明るいオレンジ色のカンナリリーが池の横に高く成長しました。" (Akarui orenji-iro no kanna rīrī ga ike no yoko ni takaku seichō shimashita.)
canonize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkænənaɪz/

To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.

"The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation."

cant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kænt/
偽善的な言葉 (gizen-teki na kotoba)

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

"The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity."

"その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。" (Sono seijika no enzetsu wa, seijitsusa to seijitsusei ni tsuite no gizen-teki na kotoba de michite ita.)
cantankerous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/
気難しい (kimuzukashī)

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

"The cantankerous old man complained about everything."

"その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。" (Sono kimuzukashī rōjin wa nani ni demo fuman o itta.)
cantata definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kænˈtɑː.tə/
カンタータ (kantāta)

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

"The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival."

"合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。" (Gasshōdan wa matsuri no aida ni utsukushī kantāta o ensō shimashita.)
canter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkæn.tər/
軽いギャロップ (karui gyaroppu)

To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.

"She cantered her horse across the field with ease."

"彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。" (Kanojo wa uma o kantan ni fīrudo o hashiraseta.)
canto definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkæn.toʊ/
カント (kanto)

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

"The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos."

"神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。" (Shinkyoku wa fukusuu no kanto ni wakareteimasu.)
Cantonment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kænˈtuːnmənt/
軍事基地 (gunji kichi)

A permanent military station or garrison town.

"The army established a new cantonment near the border."

"軍隊は国境近くに新しい軍事基地を設立しました。" (Guntai wa kokkyou chikaku ni atarashii gunji kichi wo setsuritsu shimashita.)
Capacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈpeɪʃəs/
広々とした (hirohiro to shita)

Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

"The capacious hall could seat over five hundred guests."

"広々としたホールは500人以上のゲストを収容できました。" (Hirohiro to shita hōru wa gohyakunin ijō no gesuto o shūyō dekimashita.)
caparison definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈpærɪsən/
馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾 (uma no tame no sōshokuteki na kabā; gōka de seichi na ifuku ya sōshoku)

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

"The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison."

"王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。" (Ō no uma wa kiniro no kaparison de kazararete imashita.)
caprice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈpriːs/
気まぐれ (kimagure)

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

"She bought the expensive dress on a caprice."

"彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。" (Kanojo wa kimagure de kouka na doresu o katta.)
capricious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈprɪʃəs/
気まぐれな (kimagure na)

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

"The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning."

"株式市場は気まぐれで、予告なしに劇的に変動することがあります。" (kabushiki shijō wa kimagure de, yokoku nashi ni gekiteki ni hendō suru koto ga arimasu.)
Captious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkæp.ʃəs/
難癖をつける (nanpeki o tsukeru)

tending to find fault or raise petty objections

"The captious reviewer criticized even the smallest details of the movie."

"難癖をつける評論家は映画の最も小さな詳細まで批判した。" (Nanpeki o tsukeru hyōronka wa eiga no mottomo chiisana shōsai made hihan shita.)
carafe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈræf/
カラフェ (karafe)

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

"The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table."

"ウェイターはテーブルに水のカラフェを持ってきた。" (Ueitā wa tēburu ni mizu no karafe o mottekita.)
carapace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkærəˌpeɪs/
カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻 (kame ya kani no senaka o fukū katai kara)

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

"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。" (Kame wa hogo no tame ni karapasu ni hikkomda.)
Caraway seeds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/
キャラウェイシード (kyarawei shiido)

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

"The bread was flavored with caraway seeds."

"パンはキャラウェイシードで風味づけされた。" (pan wa kyarawei shiido de fumidzuke sareta)
careen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈriːn/
制御を失って進む (segyo o ushinatte susumu)

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

"The car careened down the slippery road."

"車は滑りやすい道路で制御を失いながら進みました。" (Kuruma wa suberiyasui dōro de segyo o ushinai nagara susumimashita.)
caret definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkærɪt/
キャレット (^) (kyaretto)

A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.

"The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go."

"編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。" (Henshū-sha wa, ketsuraku shite iru tango o nyūryoku suru basho o shimesu tame ni kyaretto o haichi shimashita.)
careworn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkeəwɔːn/
疲れ切って心配そうな (tsukarekitte shinpai sō na)

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

"His careworn face revealed years of struggle."

"彼の疲れ切った顔は長年の戦いを物語っていました。" (Kare no tsukarekitte ta kao wa naganen no tatakai o monogatari te imashita.)