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B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内の均衡、生理的過程によって維持される生理的安定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人間の体は温度調節によってホメオスタシスを維持します。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

開発者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
彼女はテクノロジー企業でソフトウェア開発者として働いています。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

象徴的な特徴
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
誠実さは良いリーダーの象徴的な特徴です。
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透けている
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光の中で輝く透けているドレスを着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

キャセロールボックス
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
キャセロールボックスはディナーパーティーの間、食べ物を温かく保ちました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。
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。
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

孫
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
彼の孫は毎週末彼を訪ねます。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙しい; 熱狂的; 活動的な
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近、私のスケジュールは立て続けの会議で忙しくなっています。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲劇的な
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飛行機事故は悲劇的な事故でした。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加する
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
来週の会議に参加します。
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

鋭い
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
彼の鋭いコメントは核心的な問題を明らかにしました。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

見せる
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
駅への行き方を教えてもらえますか？
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

足首飾り
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
彼女は左足に美しい銀のアンクレットを着けていた。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

恥ずかしい; 気まずい; 屈辱的な
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
彼女の名前を忘れたとき、それは恥ずかしかったです。
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不正確
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
彼の説明はあまりにも不正確で役に立たなかった。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

見落とす
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
急いでいると、細かい点を見落とすことがあります。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

わずかな痕跡、薬をアルコールに溶かして作られた薬
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
彼女の笑顔にはわずかな悲しみの痕跡があった。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

騒音
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
販売が始まると、市場で騒音が起こりました。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

疲れ果てて病気のように見える、特に疲労、心配、または苦しみから
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
三晩寝ずに働いた後、彼は疲れ果てて見えた。
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

カラフェ
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
ウェイターはテーブルに水のカラフェを持ってきた。
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

レビュー
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
試験前にノートをレビューする必要があります。
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

手綱; 騎馬用具
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
騎手はレースの前に馬の手綱を調整した。
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

カレイ
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
カレイやヒラメのようなフラットフィッシュはグリルに最適です。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
彼女は明日会議を主宰します。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

堕落的, 贅沢な
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
パーティーは堕落的な贅沢と過剰で満たされていました。
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。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

議論の余地がある
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
その政策が機能するかどうかは議論の余地がある。
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

ワシ
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

トイレ
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
公衆トイレは清潔でよく手入れされていました。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代の墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学者たちは古代都市のネクロポリスで遺物を発見しました。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
その船は重要な物資を運んだ。
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面接
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面接は落ち着いたプロフェッショナルな方法で行われました。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

喜んで笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
観客はコメディアンのウィットに富んだコメントにクスクスと笑った。
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

鎮静する
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

認識
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
彼は長年の努力の後、認識を得ました。
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

文; 刑期
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
裁判官は彼に5年間の刑期を与えました。
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
一月は一年で最も寒い月です。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永遠の; 無限の; 不朽の; 永久の
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
彼らの愛は永遠で壊れないように見えました。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ノンストップ; 途切れなく
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
その列車はロンドンからパリまでノンストップで走った。
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

ステージ
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
俳優は演説をするためにステージに上がった。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

疑い; 不信; 疑念
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したことに疑いを持っていなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

異常な
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医者は患者の肺に異常な成長を見つけました。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤児院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちのために新しい孤児院を建てました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

倹約
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
倹約はお金を効果的に節約するために不可欠です。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

取っ手; 握り手; 扱う
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
スーツケースには空港で運ぶのが簡単な丈夫な取っ手があります。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

無期限で
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

資格証明書
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
彼女は新しい仕事を始める前に資格証明書を提示しました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
彼女の話には有名な神話への暗示が含まれていた。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

チャプレン
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
軍のチャプレンは戦闘前に祈りを捧げました。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

闘争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立のための闘争が国を団結させた。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

考えられる
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
そのような結果が考えられるとは信じがたい。
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
川の源流は山の高い所にある。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全権大使
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使は条約交渉のために派遣されたプレニポテンシャリーでした。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

頑固な
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
頑固な弁護士は事件を諦めることを拒否しました。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。
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。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

軍曹
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
軍曹は任務の前に兵士たちに命令を出した。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

背骨
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
彼は事故で背骨を怪我した。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

卑怯者
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
騎士は仲間を裏切った卑怯者を軽蔑していた。
A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

グローバル
Meaning
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
Example
Global collaboration improves connectivity.
グローバルな協力が接続性を向上させます。
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

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

immobility

不動
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.