IELTS 頻出英単語

To make something less severe or harmful

和らげる、軽減する

Social or political disorder and agitation

（社会的・政治的な）不安、騒乱

A fastening device; to hold or grip tightly

留め金；握りしめる、しっかりつかむ

To pull a vehicle or boat with a rope; the act of towing

引く、牽引する；牽引

To turn red in the face from embarrassment or shyness; such a reddening

顔を赤らめる；赤面

Tiny hard particles of sand or stone; to clench one's teeth

砂粒、砂利；（歯を）食いしばる

To take care of oneself; to ward off

自活する；（攻撃などを）かわす

A hinged window cover; a camera's light-control mechanism; to close down

雨戸、よろい戸；（カメラの）シャッター；閉鎖する

Uncertain, unlikely, or causing doubt

疑わしい、不確かな；疑っている

To regard with strong contempt or scorn

軽蔑する、ひどく嫌う

To cause shock or discouragement; a feeling of alarm and despair

がくぜんとさせる、落胆させる；狼狽、落胆

To hold oneself back from doing something; the repeated chorus of a song

控える、慎む；（歌の）繰り返し、リフレイン

Very generous or extravagant; to give in excessive amounts

気前のよい；ぜいたくな；惜しみなく与える

A large room used for formal dancing and banquets

舞踏室、宴会場

Having a sharp tip; (of remarks) direct and clearly aimed

先のとがった；辛辣な、あからさまな

A person who travels to a holy site; to go on a pilgrimage

巡礼者；巡礼する

To reduce or limit something

削減する、切り詰める、制限する

A union of states or groups under a central authority

連邦、連合、連盟

To hinder progress; a large covered basket

妨げる、邪魔する；ふた付きのかご

A short phrase expressing a guiding principle

モットー、座右の銘、標語

A person who does not eat meat; relating to a meat-free diet

菜食主義者、ベジタリアン；菜食の

A large formal celebratory meal; to feast

宴会、祝宴；宴を催す

Extraordinarily impressive or remarkable

驚異的な、並外れた

A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability

均衡、平衡；心の平静

Impressive and commanding in appearance or size

堂々とした、威厳のある

Molten rock from a volcano; solidified volcanic rock

溶岩

A bunch of cut flowers; the aroma of wine

花束；（ワインの）香り

A private teacher for individuals or small groups; to teach privately

家庭教師、個別指導教員；個人指導する

A long, difficult journey on foot; to make such a journey

（徒歩での）長く苦しい旅；トレッキングする

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

炉、かまど；暖房炉

A natural coloring substance; a powder used to make paint; to add color

色素；顔料；着色する

A subtle distinction in meaning or expression

微妙な違い、ニュアンス

To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted

根絶する、撲滅する

To increase or make larger; to supplement

増やす、増大させる、補う

Emotionally moving; regarding or concerning something

感動的な、胸を打つ；…に関して

A title or description for an image; subtitles on screen

（写真などの）説明文、見出し；字幕

To protect from harm; a protective measure

保護する、守る；安全策、保護手段

A person who cuts hair and trims beards (n.); to cut someone's hair (v.)

理容師、床屋；散髪する

A mosquito-borne disease causing recurring fever and chills

マラリア

Barely sufficient; very limited in amount

乏しい、わずかな

Having an allergy to a substance; strongly averse to something

アレルギーの；大嫌いな

To bet or take a risk for potential gain; a risky venture

賭け事をする、賭ける；賭け、冒険

Lively, quick, and energetic

きびきびした、活発な

Generosity in giving; a reward or payment offered by authorities for a specific act

気前のよさ；報奨金、賞金

Recognized as reliable and accurate; commanding respect

信頼できる、権威のある；威厳のある

To comfort someone in grief; a control panel or gaming unit

慰める；操作盤、コンソール；ゲーム機

Serious, dignified, and deeply sincere

厳粛な、荘厳な；まじめな

The amount or occurrence of rain

降雨；降水量