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C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

ビブリオマニア
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
彼のビブリオマニアは、彼を本で部屋をいっぱいにさせた。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

汚染された; 汚れた
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供給は有害な化学物質で汚染されていた。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

ボランティア団体
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Cleanはリサイクルを推進するボランティア団体です。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

作家
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
作家は完璧な文を作成するために何時間も費やしました。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
脳の後部は視覚を制御します。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

もし
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
もし明日雨が降ったら、私たちは家にいます。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照らす
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
街路灯が夜に道路を照らします。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意識
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
瞑想は意識と考えの明晰さを改善するのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

快適な; 楽しい; 魅力的な; 同意する気持ち
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
今日はとても快適な天気です。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

達成可能な
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
達成可能なステップから始めて、モチベーションを保ちましょう。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

衝動的な
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
彼の衝動的な決断は予想外の結果を招いた。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

寒い; 辛い唐辛子;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
シェフはカレーを辛くするために赤いチリを加えました。
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

近代化する
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
その会社はITインフラを近代化する計画です。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同格 (並列文法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想的な環境
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
冬は野菜の成長に理想的な環境を作り出します。
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残酷
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
負傷した男の子を笑うのは残酷だった。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

ハンガー
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飛行機は激しい雷雨の間、安全にハンガーに保管されていました。
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地下鉄
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
私は毎朝仕事に行くために地下鉄に乗ります。なぜならそれは車で運転するより速いからです。
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
採用は労働力を強化します。
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危険に
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
彼は高速道路で危険に速く運転していた。
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

バス
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
私は毎朝バスで仕事に行きます。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

再発
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
医師は患者の症状の再発について懸念していました。
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

それら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
それらは私が欲しい靴です。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

状況
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
通常の状況では、彼女はもう到着しているはずです。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

無意味; 目的がない; 意味がない
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
データは適切なコンテキストがなければ意味がありません。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

臆病な
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
その臆病な学生は、教師に質問するのをためらいました。
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

若々しい; エネルギッシュで新鮮な
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
彼女の若々しいエネルギーは職場の全員に感銘を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

クルミ
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
私は朝食に蜂蜜と一緒にクルミを食べるのが好きです。
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

コレクション; 収集; アーカイブ
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
彼女は図書館に古い本の印象的なコレクションを持っています。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
異なる文化について学ぶことは、多様性を理解し、評価するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

反対する
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
彼女は友人に対してリスクのある決定について反対しました。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

麺
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
銅は良い電気導体です。
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活動; 行動; タスク
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
健康のために身体的な活動が重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

優雅な; 滑らかな; 洗練された; 動きや振る舞いの美しさを持つ
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
ダンサーは優雅に動きました。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

河口
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
その都市は川の河口の近くにあります。
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

ナフタ
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
工場は工業用途のためにナフタの樽を保管していました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部の
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
その会社はビジネス戦略を見直すために外部のコンサルタントを雇いました。
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
上昇する温度は農業生産に影響を与える。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

泡立つ
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
ソーダは開けるとすぐに泡が立ち始めました。
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

識字障害者
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
識字障害者の村人たちは口承伝承に頼って歴史を保存していた。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
戦争犯罪の野蛮さは国際社会全体を衝撃に陥れた。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
彼は庭で働いているとき、いつも帽子をかぶっています。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸せ
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦い; 強い味; 怒りや失望を表す
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
薬は苦い味がしました。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

輝きがない
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

対比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
彼女の落ち着いた態度は彼の怒りの対比点だった。
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
太陽は西に沈みます。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不正行為
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
その政治家は財政的不正行為で告発されました。
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

映画製作者
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
彼は業界で有名なフィルムメーカーです。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅瀬
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者たちは夜明けに川を渡ることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

年金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退職後、彼は会社から毎月年金を受け取ります。
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
発明家は日常の問題に対する創造的な解決策で知られていた。
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
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 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

景色; 視点; 意見
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
ホテルの部屋からの山の景色は息を呑むような美しさでした。
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

意志
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
彼女は明日会議に出席します。
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

だらしない格好
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
彼女はだらしない格好でドアに応答した、ローブだけを着て。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

〜するつもり
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
私は日没前に戻ります。