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C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

鍛冶屋
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
鍛冶屋は熱い鉄を金づちで打って蹄鉄を作った。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

簡潔で意味深い
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
彼女は問題を完璧に要約した簡潔なコメントをしました。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
65人の委員会が結成されました。
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

接続
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
運動と健康の間に強い接続があります。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黒い蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黒い蛇は草の中を這いました。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

上の階
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
彼女は休憩するために自分の寝室に上がった。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

扇動、刺激
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
彼のスピーチは地域での暴力の激化を引き起こした。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

鳴る
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
鐘は毎時鳴る。
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

過度に装飾された / 赤みがかった
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
講演者の過度に装飾されたスタイルは、講義を理解するのを難しくした。
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装飾; 飾り; 賞;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
クリスマスのデコレーションは、普通の部屋をお祝いのワンダーランドに変えました。
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

飛行生物
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
鳥、コウモリ、昆虫は飛行生物の例です。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
曲がるストローでカップから飲むのが楽になった。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

モスク
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
彼らは金曜日の祈りのためにモスクに集まりました。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
読書は語彙力と理解力を向上させます。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

電卓
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
彼女は複雑な方程式を解くために電卓を使った。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

早すぎる
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
彼の仕事を辞める決断は早すぎた。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

経済的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

誇張, 自慢
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
彼の終わりのない自慢は彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。
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/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇気
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を守る勇気を持っていました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

名目上の指導者
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
王は実際の権限を持たない象徴的な指導者に過ぎなかった。
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

本社
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
その会社の本社はニューヨークにあります。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

支店
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
会社はダッカに新しい支店を開設しました。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

見る
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
丘の頂上から、彼女は谷間に小さな村を見つけました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
その概念は非常に抽象的で、ほとんどの学生には理解できないように思えた。
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鳥の羽
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
孔雀は美しい色とりどりの羽を持っています。
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

リンゴ
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
私は毎朝、朝食にリンゴを食べます。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

マニア
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
運転手はマニアのようにスピードを出していた。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

旅行を始める
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
グループは長い旅行を始めるところです。
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。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。
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。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

吹き替え
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
その映画は国際公開のためにいくつかの言語に吹き替えられました。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技術
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
彼女はヨガのクラスで新しい呼吸法を学びました。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未熟
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未熟なバナナは数日後に黄色くなります。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

疑う余地がない
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
努力すれば成功に繋がることは疑う余地がない。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主義者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主義者は町での酒の販売に反対するキャンペーンを行った。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

含む
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
価格にはすべての税金が含まれています。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

実行可能, 実現可能
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
長期的な成功には実行可能な解決策が必要です。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

カロンダ
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
カロンダは、ピクルスや保存食を作るのによく使われます。
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身分証明書
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
入口で身分証明書を提示してください。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

屋台販売者
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
屋台販売者は彼のカートから新鮮な果物を売っていた。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

発掘する
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
考古学者たちはサイトで古代の遺物を発掘した。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

協定または調和
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
指導者たちは国際的な調和のために働きました。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交差点
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
メインストリートと5番街の交差点はいつも混んでいます。
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内面的に
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
彼女は外見では微笑んだが、内心では心配していた。
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

放射線
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
太陽からの放射線は保護なしでは有害である可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

サイコパス的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
その映画は共感を持たないサイコパス的な殺人者を描いていました。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

傾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
彼女は人々を簡単に信頼する傾向があります。
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

残念ながら
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
残念ながら、私たちのピクニックには天気が悪かった。
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

病気
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
彼女は深刻な病気のため学校を休んだ。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
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。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

ジュニア; 初心者; 下位
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
ジュニア社員はシニアの同僚から学びたがっていました。
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

受け取る
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
彼女は友達から贈り物を受け取ります。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

絶え間ない
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
彼女の絶え間ない努力は最終的に報われた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。
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。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐食
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

無気力な; 怠け者の; 弱い
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
長い旅の後、彼女は無気力に感じ、休む必要があった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

七番目
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
彼女の誕生日は7月7日です。
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
投げているボールをキャッチできますか？
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

絞め殺す
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。