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B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

演技
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
彼女はプロの女優になるために演技を勉強しています。
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

語彙
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
毎日読むことは語彙力を高めます。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

進展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技術の進展はイノベーションを促進する。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

ウェルウィッシャー
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
多くのウェルウィッシャーが彼女の卒業を祝うために来ました。
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

お茶
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
私たちは毎朝、朝食のときにお茶を飲みます。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

臆病
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
リーダーは反対に直面したとき、臆病だと批判されました。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

訪問する
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
グループは探検中に島を訪問しています。
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信者; 献身者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
クラシック音楽の信者として、彼女は都市のすべてのコンサートに参加していました。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

エラー; 間違い
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
計算のエラーにより、不正確な結果が出ました。
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

免罪
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
神父は彼の罪を許しを与えました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

集中攻撃または速攻
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家は記者からの厳しい質問の集中攻撃に直面していました。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

最終的な; 決定的な; 最後の
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
これは学期の最終試験です。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的な
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
映画はもう一つの世界の幻想的なビジョンを作り出しました。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
ロープは重さで折れました。
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

異なった方法で
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
彼女は同僚たちと違った方法で問題に取り組みました。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推測的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
彼の説明は完全に推測的で、証拠が欠けていました。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

異なる
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
彼女の意見は私のものとは完全に異なっていました。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
彼女の人間行動に対する洞察力は、彼女を成功した心理学者にした。
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
その光学的錯覚は展示会で皆を騙した。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天気予報
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天気予報は週末全体で大雨を予測しました。
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

ビールジョッキ
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
彼は友達のために乾杯するためにシュタインを持ち上げました。
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

アパートメント
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
彼女は市の中心にアパートメントを借りました。
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸せ
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍さ; 極端な強度
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
政府は市民に対するあらゆる暴力の形態を非難しました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

発生
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
インフルエンザの流行は学校の多くの生徒に影響を与えた。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

フラッシュ; ひらめき
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
雷鳴の後に明るい閃光がありました。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

堅苦しい
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
彼女は友達と映画を見に行くにはあまりにも堅苦しかった。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能な; 能力がある
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
彼女はすべてのタスクを効率的に処理する有能なマネージャーです。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

止める
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
映画の間に話すのをやめてください。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

不吉な
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
その廃屋には不吉な雰囲気が漂っていた。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

機知に富んだ言葉 / 冗談
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
彼女の機知に富んだ言葉は会議中、みんなを笑わせた。
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

取っ手; 握り手; 扱う
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
スーツケースには空港で運ぶのが簡単な丈夫な取っ手があります。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
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。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟練と巧妙さ
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
交渉における彼の熟練さは、契約を成功裡に締結するのに役立った。
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

不敬な、冒涜的な
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
彼のジョークは式典にはあまりにも不敬だと見なされました。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

小さなシミ
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
床にペンキの小さなシミがありました。
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

記念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
彼女は最初のコンサートの記念品としてチケットを保存しました。
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。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

構成要素 / 有権者
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
上院議員は地元の問題を議論するために選挙区の有権者と会いました。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁栄
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
その国は過去十年間で大きな繁栄を達成しました。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

プレミアム
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
あなたは毎年保険料を支払う必要があります。
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

示す
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
赤い信号は停止すべきことを示しています。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立した
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技術の進歩はしばしば人々を孤立させる。
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

疑わしい
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
彼が村を救ったという話は、おそらく疑わしい。
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

進行方向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船は南極に向かって進んでいる。
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

区画
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
その森林区画は野生動物保護区として保存されました。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

無邪気
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
彼女の無邪気は、彼女が人々をあまりにも簡単に信頼させました。
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

不注意; 不注意
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
彼の金銭への不注意は、深刻な財務問題を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

遺物
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
食事の残り物はテーブルに残されていた。
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

補遺
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
報告書には更新された統計データが含まれている補遺が含まれていた。
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

不正者
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
彼は試験で不正者と呼ばれた。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

ますます
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

噴火する
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山は何世紀もの間沈黙していた後、エラプトしました。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共謀
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
裁判所は彼の詐欺計画における共謀を明らかにした。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定の地域の動物の生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
アフリカのサバンナの動物はライオンと象を含みます。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

才能がある; 天賦の
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能のある音楽家です。
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

想像する
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
あなたは違う国に住むことを想像できますか?
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

おしゃべり
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。