C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

傾いている

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

壁の絵は少し傾いていた。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

jewellery

宝石類

Meaning

ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones

Example

She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.

彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。

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。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

誘発する

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

医師は軽い鎮静剤で睡眠を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔

Meaning

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

Example

Green moss covered the old stone wall.

緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

さようなら

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

彼女は駅を出る前に手を振ってさようならと言った。

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

弁明する

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

新しい証拠は、不当に告発された男性を弁明するのに役立ちました。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。

C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

カダンバの木

Meaning

A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna

Example

The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.

カダンバの木は古代インドの詩で頻繁に言及される。

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必要な物

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

多くの学生にとって、経済援助は必要な物です。

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

ぽっちゃり

Meaning

Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.

Example

The portly man entered the room with confidence.

ぽっちゃりな男性は自信を持って部屋に入った。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

叱責

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

教師の学生の行動に対する叱責は正当であった。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

Example

Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

アンコール

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

バンドはアンコールのためにステージに戻った。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。

A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

触れる

Meaning

to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact

Example

Please don't touch the wet paint.

塗りたてのペンキに触れないでください。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

まっすぐな; 直線的な; 正直な;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

ポイントAからポイントBまでまっすぐな線を引いてください。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

静けさ

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

彼は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い

Meaning

mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant

Example

The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.

囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。

C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning

a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional

Example

The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

市民権

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

彼はアメリカに10年間住んだ後、アメリカ市民権を申請しました。

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘れる

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

出かけるときはドアを閉め忘れないでください。

C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

難解化, 混乱

Meaning

The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.

データの難解化により、解釈が困難になりました。

B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

安い; 手頃な; 経済的

Meaning

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

Example

This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.

このレストランは学生のためにおいしくて安い食事を提供しています。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

耐える

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

成功を収める前に何年もの困難に耐えなければならなかった。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来る

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

私の誕生日パーティーに来てください。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

グッピー

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。

C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

厄介な人

Meaning

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

Example

The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.

そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

割り込む

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

彼女は彼が話している間、割り込まないようにした。

B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い

Meaning

far away in space or time; remote

Example

We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.

私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

計り知れない

Meaning

too large or extensive to measure; boundless

Example

The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.

母の計り知れない愛には限界がない。

B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家系図

Meaning

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

Example

Creating a family tree helps understand family history.

家系図を作成することは、家族の歴史を理解するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました

B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

無限の; 終わりのない; 制限のない

Meaning

having no end; infinite; limitless

Example

The ocean seemed endless from the shore.

海は岸から見ると無限に見えました。

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古語

Meaning

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

Example

The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

山からの景色は比類のないものでした。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能な状況

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

会社は最悪のシナリオに備えました。

C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓い

Meaning

a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement

Example

The doctor took an oath to help patients.

医師は患者を助けることを誓いました。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。

C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

偽善的な

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

Example

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

嘘をつきながら正直を説くのは偽善的です。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

わがまま

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

その子供は食べるものにとてもわがままです。

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要な

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

その議論は不必要で、避けることができたはずだ。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

特定の人物、グループ、またはエリアに制限された; 他の人と共有しない

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

ホテルはプライベートビーチへのエクスクルーシブなアクセスを提供します。

C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

活気に満ちた

Meaning

Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.

Example

She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.

彼女は部屋を明るく照らす活気に満ちた個性を持っていました。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

選手権は来月行われます。

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。

C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

わいせつな

Meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

Example

The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.

タブロイドはそのセレブに関するわいせつな話を公開した。

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

変形する

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

アーティストは単純な粘土を美しい彫刻に変えることができました。

A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

ビスケット

Meaning

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

Example

Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.

子供たちはミルクと一緒にチョコレートビスケットを食べるのが好きです。

B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲

Meaning

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

Example

The castle was defended by several large cannons.

城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

予期しない中断のため会議は遅れた。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。

C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

悪意のある

Meaning

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

Example

The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.

彼の目に浮かぶ悪意のある視線は子供たちを怖がらせた。

C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

明瞭

Meaning

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

Example

His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.

彼の説明は非常に明瞭で、理解するのが簡単でした。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植生

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森は多様なベジテーションで密集していました。

C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

カリフラワー

Meaning

round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste

Example

Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.

カリフラワーはサラダで生で食べることも、カレーにしても美味しいです。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

拡大された

Meaning

Made or become larger or more extensive.

Example

Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.

教育における拡大された機会は、人生を変えることができます。

C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

時代

Meaning

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Example

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

インターネットの発明は人類の歴史に新しい時代を刻みました。

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。

C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

予感

Meaning

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

Example

She was presentient of the coming disaster.

彼女は迫り来る災害を予感していた。

C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚

Meaning

the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types

Example

The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.

その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸う

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

赤ちゃんは親指を吸い始めた。

C1 verb /riːl/

reel

つまずく / 巻き取る

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

Example

He reeled backward after being punched.

彼は殴られた後、後ろに転んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。

B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

ハードウェア

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor

Example

The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.

会社はパフォーマンスを向上させるためにコンピュータのハードウェアをアップグレードしました。

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。

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。

C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

渓谷

Meaning

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Example

The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.

川は山々を通って深い渓谷を作り出した。

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

幸運な偶然

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

その古い写真アルバムを見つけたのはまさに幸運な偶然だった。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

明確化

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

マネージャーはプロジェクトの詳細に関する明確化を求めました。

A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning

costing a lot of money

Example

That car is too expensive for me to buy.

C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能

Meaning

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

Example

The road is barely passable after the storm.

嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。

B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

鐘

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教会の鐘は正午に鳴りました。

C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜

Meaning

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

Example

The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.

木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

下品; 粗野; 無礼;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

彼の下品な言葉はディナーパーティーの皆を不快にさせた。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現

Meaning

A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.

Example

His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.

彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。

B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

コンベンション

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

作家の年次コンベンションはダッカで開催されました。

A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

ペン立て

Meaning

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

Example

He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.

彼は自分のペンを机のペン立てに整理しました。

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

急増

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提案する

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授は気候変動に関する新しい理論を提案しました。

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

賞

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

彼はコンペティションで一等賞を受賞した。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

妨げる

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒れた木が数時間道路をふさぎました。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法的なシステムは正義を保証します。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

控えめな

Meaning

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example

Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.

成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

伝えられたところによると

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

彼は伝えられたところによると強盗に関与していた。

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

唯一

Meaning

without others; solely

Example

He is the only person who knows the secret.

彼はその秘密を知っている唯一の人です。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

承認

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

その条約は両国の議会による批准を必要とした。