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C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹側の
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
その魚は白い腹側の表面を持っています。
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

珍しい
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
こんな美しい手作りのジュエリーを見つけることは珍しい。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

布の裾
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
彼女はドレスを短くするためにヘムドしました。
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

盗み聞き
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
彼女はその会話をこっそり聞くためにドアの近くに立っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

キャプテン
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
キャプテンは部隊に前進するよう命じました。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校は学習を改善するために新しい教育的技術を採用しました。
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

暗黒
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
彼らは松明を持って暗黒の洞窟を歩いていました。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。
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。
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安心させる
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒を安心させました。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
奴隷解放はアメリカの歴史における重要な瞬間でした。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 欠乏
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
政府は支出の増加により、何百万もの予算の赤字に直面しました。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
彼は結婚式でフォーマルなスーツを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
災害の規模を理解することは難しい。
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

自由時間
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

交流する
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
学生は授業のディスカッション中に教師と交流します。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鳥
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鳥は池を優雅に泳ぎました。
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 /weɪf/

Waif

ホームレスまたは放棄された子供; 野良の人や動物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちと野良の人々が家と家族を見つける手助けをします。
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒険的な
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
彼らはカヤックやハイキングなどの冒険的な活動に参加しました。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天気の状況は一日中変動します。
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

大丈夫
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
今日は早く帰るのは大丈夫です。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

背教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
彼は自分のコミュニティの信仰を捨てた後、背教者と呼ばれた。
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

ブラッククミン
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沈む
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船は深い海に沈みます。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

トランク
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
彼女はトランクに服を詰めました。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

シンプルで洗練されていない; 農村地域に関連
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
そのラスティックな小屋は木製の梁と藁葺きの屋根を持っていた。
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

近づいている
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
会社は近づいている製品の発売を発表しました。
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
上昇する温度についての警告は、緊急の対応を要求します。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

勇気づける
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
コーチの言葉はチームを積極的にプレーするように勇気づけました。
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

大富豪
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
不動産の大富豪は複数の超高層ビルに投資しました。
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
彼は会議に出席できませんでした。
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

繰り返す
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
教師は正直さの重要性を繰り返し述べました。
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

〜の前に
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
彼女は建物の前に立っていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
2階には空いているアパートがあります。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

責任
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
自分の行動に責任を持つことは、成熟の証です。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

振付
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
バレエの振付は息を呑むほど素晴らしかった。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止する
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
電車は駅で突然止まりました。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

自分の尊厳を損ねて何かをする
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
王は平民に返答することをしなかった。
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

顆粒化する
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
砂糖は冷えるとグラニュレートし始めました。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

予知する
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
その老人は未来を予知できると主張した。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

強制できない
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
彼女の強制できない精神は他の人々に正義のために戦うようにインスパイアした。
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

奇術師
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
その奇術師は技で観客を驚かせました。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
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。
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

感情的な
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
彼女は長い旅の後、彼に感情的な歓迎をした。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

儚い
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春は美しいが、儚い。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

幸せ
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

縁; 境界; しきい値
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
彼女は涙の縁に立っていた。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提案された変更はシステムを改善します。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 役職; 職位; ステータス
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
チームリーダーとしての彼の任命は、追加の責任と権限を伴っていました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

ワッフル (食品), あいまいに話す
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
彼は決定を下す代わりに、ずっと迷っていました。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

ロースト肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
ロースト肉は完璧に調味され、柔らかかった。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

デジタル画像またはディスプレイの最小単位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
画像がぼやけているのは、いくつかのピクセルが欠けているからです。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

燃えるような; 熱心な; 怒りっぽい
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
彼女はすぐに燃えるような性格で、すぐに怒る。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

話し合う
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
プロジェクトを最終決定する前に、それを話し合う必要があります。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

湧昇流
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
湧昇流は海面へ栄養分を運ぶ。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

郵便列車
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
メール列車は毎晩、国内中に手紙を届けるために出発します。