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A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

不運; ラッキーでない
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
彼は勝つシュートを外して不運だった。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
財布に少しお金があります。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

力
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
帝国は膨大な軍隊を通じてその力を示しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求する
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になるという夢を追い求めることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

無力; 助けがない; 脆弱
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
その子供は混雑した市場で迷子になったとき、無力だと感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。
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。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

吐き気
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
ボートの動きがひどいナウジアを引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
市民は新しい大統領を選びました。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

散らかった
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
彼の部屋はとても散らかっていて、鍵が見つからなかった。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

無分別; 不注意; 軽率
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
彼の財務の無分別は、わずか2年で破産を招いた。
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

どこ
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
私の鍵をどこに置きましたか？
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供給者
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供給者は時間通りに商品を納品しました。
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

価値がある
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
シェルターでボランティアをすることは価値のある経験でした。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

シナプスの
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学習は脳内のシナプス接続を強化する。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

報復, 罰
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村人たちは犯された犯罪に対して報復を要求しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

苦しんでいる
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は苦しんでいるように見えました。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

パーティー
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
私たちは誕生日パーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

課税
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
課税は公共サービスの資金調達に必要です。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

保証人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
家主はアパートを貸す前に保証人を要求しました。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

メンタリティ; 思考方法
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
チームは成功するために勝者のメンタリティを発展させる必要がある。
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

赤ら顔
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
彼女は外で働いたため、赤ら顔でした。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

子供の白鳥
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山は数十年間静止状態にあります。
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

ジャンプ
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
アスリートは高いバーを完璧にジャンプしました。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

ドイツ語
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
彼女は海外で勉強するためにドイツ語を学んでいます。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

一時的な保留
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
そのプロジェクトは資金が利用可能になるまで保留されていました。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

健康促進または回復のために処方された治療法、ライフスタイル、または食事
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
厳格な運動レジメンは、全体的なフィットネスを向上させます。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

計り知れない
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
プロジェクトへの彼女の貢献は計り知れない価値があった。
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸いにも
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
幸いにも、彼女は会議にちょうど間に合いました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

アレルギー反応を引き起こす物質
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
花粉は多くの人々に影響を与える一般的なアレルゲンです。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

つまむ
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
彼女はスープに少し塩を加えました。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

いずれかの
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
何か質問はありますか？
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

署名
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
ドキュメントの下部に署名をしてください。
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

経過する
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
数時間が経過し、彼はようやく家に帰った。
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

値しない; 価値がない
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
彼女は数学の問題を解決するための新しい方法を開発しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

証明可能
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
彼が無罪であることを示す証明可能な証拠がありました。
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

所有する
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
彼女は市内に美しい家を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

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

indomitable

不屈の
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

移行
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
化石燃料から再生可能エネルギーへの移行は重要です。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

ハゲワシ
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
ハゲワシは空を旋回しながら、その獲物を待っていました。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

制作
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
この映画の制作には1年以上かかりました。
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失業率は減少し続けています。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

その後
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
私たちは夕食に行き、その後映画を見ました。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要な; 必須の
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
この仕事には良いコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
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。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

ユニーク
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせるユニークなユーモアのセンスを持っていた。
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨は中断し、再び始まる。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

すべて
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
彼女はすべてのお金を本に使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

段階的な / 卒業した
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
科学者は液体を正確に測定するためにグラジュエイテッドシリンダーを使用しました。
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推進力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
ジェットエンジンは航空機に長距離を移動させるための推進力を提供します。
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

もし～でない限り
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
雨が止まない限り、私たちは行きません。
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

推薦
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
私は教授からの推薦でこの仕事を得ました。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

アスリート
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
アスリートは、来たるオリンピック大会のために厳しい訓練を積んだ。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。