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C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

洞察力のある
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
教授はグローバル経済に関する洞察力のある講義を行いました。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇妙な; 異常な; 正常または予想されるものとは異なる
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
それは問題を解決する奇妙な方法です。
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
暖炉の火は温かさと居心地の良い雰囲気を提供しました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不確実性; 疑念または確信の欠如
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
天気についての不確実性が私たちの旅行を遅らせた。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坂; 傾斜地
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
私たちは山の急な坂を登りました。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

過小評価する
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
決してチームワークの力を過小評価しないでください。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

円形の
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
子供たちはキャンプファイヤーの周りに円形の配置で座っていました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

暗号文
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
探偵は手紙に隠された暗号文を解読しました。
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使のような
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
その子供は天使のような笑顔をしていました。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
砂浜は海岸に沿って何マイルも続いていました。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神聖な
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
彼女は瞑想を通じて精神的な平和を見つけました。
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

悪党; 粗野な
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
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。
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

六番目
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
彼はレースで六番目に終わった。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

切り替える
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
列車は別の線路に切り替えられました。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季節の野菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
季節の野菜は冬に豊富に育ちます。
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

広範囲な
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
彼らは丘の頂上からの広範囲な景色を楽しんだ。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

社会的に排除された人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
彼は新しい学校でアウトキャストのように感じていた。
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

詐欺する
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
コンアーティストは、老人の貯金を騙し取ろうとした。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

ひも
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
彼は強いひもで荷物を結びました。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

無言の; 話せない; 音がない
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
彼は会議中ずっと無言だった。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未教育; 教育を受けていない
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
多くの未教育の労働者は、良い給料の仕事を見つけるのに苦労しています。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

転送可能な
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
ここで学んだスキルは他の仕事に転送可能です。
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流暢に; スムーズに
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
彼女はフランス語を流暢に話す。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

乾燥唐辛子
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
レシピにはそれを辛くするために2つの乾燥唐辛子が必要です。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累積的な
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
ストレスの累積的な影響は健康に害を与える可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多権主義
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
国は分権改革後、多権主義を経験しました。
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

ナツメグ
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
レシピにはカスタードに風味を加えるために、小さじ1杯のナツメグが必要でした。
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
車は事故を避けるために突然道路をそれました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

大変
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
試験の準備は大変な経験でした。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

未亡人
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
未亡人は家族とコミュニティから支援を受けました。
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

押す
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
ファンたちはステージに近づくためにお互いに押し合っていました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干ばつ
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
気候変動の影響で土地の干ばつが進行しています。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

策略, 欺瞞
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
彼は彼女の信頼を勝ち取るためにあらゆる策略を使った。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

省略する
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
私たちはよく 'Doctor' を 'Dr.' に省略します。
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

置く
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
本をテーブルに置いてください。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

適切に
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
彼は適切に仕事を終えましたが、次回は改善できるでしょう。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

充実
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春に庭は花の充実でした。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主に
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
その祭りは主に若者たちによって祝われます。
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

よくできた; 完全に調理された
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
そのプロジェクトはよくできており、皆を感動させました。
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教の自由は基本的人権です。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

酸化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
酸化は金属表面を弱めます。
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
地元の人々はとても親切です。
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

過激派
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府は過激派の活動を防ぐための措置を講じています。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

シルクの布
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
花嫁はシルクの布で作られた美しいドレスを着ていました。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

記憶術、助記符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
ニーモニクスは複雑な概念を簡単に覚えるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝固剤
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医者は出血をすぐに止めるために凝固剤を使いました。
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解読する, 暗号を解く, 翻訳する
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
古代の文字を解読するのに何時間もかかりました。
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妬深い; ねたむ
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
彼女は友達の新しい車に嫉妬していた。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

迷惑; 不便;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
建設の絶え間ない騒音は本当の迷惑です。
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

授ける
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
彼は彼らに珍しい笑顔を授けた。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

巻き込まれた
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
彼女は激しい家族間の争いに巻き込まれているのを見つけた。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。