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B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

異なった方法で
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
彼女は同僚たちと違った方法で問題に取り組みました。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
ハイカーたちは川のそばの草むらの小丘で休憩した。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

こする
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
彼女は手をこすり合わせて暖かく保った。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

眠気を引き起こす
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授のソムニフェラスな講義はクラスの半分を眠らせた。
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

安心; 安堵; 支援
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
試験が終わったとき、彼女は大きな安堵感を感じました。
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。
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

親近感
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に親近感を持っています。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
空にある天体は昨夜はっきりと見えました。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

寛大な
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
彼女は孤児院に寛大な寄付をしました。
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
遺伝子工学は農業の実践を変革します。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

悪臭のある、臭い
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
ゴミからの臭いは耐えられなかった。
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明日は雨の強い可能性があります。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弾力性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弾力性のあるバンドは伸びて元の形に戻ります。
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

愛情; 好意
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
彼女は祖母に深い愛情を持っています。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

過度な
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
彼はお菓子に対して過度の愛情を持っています。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台は週末に一般公開されています。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

ポーチ
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
彼女は小さな革のポーチにコインを入れていました。
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遺伝的な
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
遺伝的特徴は身体的特徴に影響を与えます。
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

検閲
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府はその物議を醸す映画を検閲しようとしました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

病気
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
彼は軽い胃の病気のために医者に行った。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

知恵; 賢さ; 判断力
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
年齢は知恵と経験をもたらす。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

契約する
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
会社は新しい供給者と契約を結ぶでしょう。
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

道化師; サーカスの中で特に伝統的な衣装と誇張されたメイクをしたコメディアン
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
子供たちは面白いクラウンの愚かな仕草に大笑いしました。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

名も無き; 匿名の; 不明の; 未確認の
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
名も無き恐怖が彼を一晩中追い詰めた。
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授与する
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
大学は彼に奨学金を授与しました。
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

機会; 特別な出来事
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
彼らの結婚式は喜ばしい機会でした。
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

借りがある
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
私は両親の支援のおかげで成功しました。
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

心配する
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
試験の結果について心配しないでください。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
その会社は今月内部監査を行っています。
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

作品の質
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
手作りの家具のワークマンシップは完璧でした。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
裁判所は彼にさらなる違法行為から停止するよう促しました。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

責任
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
責任は、あらゆるシステムで信頼を維持するための重要な要素です。
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期的に
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
彼女は健康を保つために定期的に運動します。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小さなカラス
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
ジャックドーはその巣のために輝く物を集めました。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

資本主義
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
資本主義は革新と競争を促進します。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
ろうそくが風でちらついていた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

アクティビズム
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
彼女の環境アクティビズムは多くの若者に行動を促した。
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互非難
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
討論はすぐに相互非難に陥った。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小さな装飾品
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
彼女はビーチマーケットで小さな装飾品をお土産として買った。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

ヘルニア
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
医者は彼に鼠径ヘルニアと診断しました。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
私が読書している間、蚊が頭の周りでブンブンと音を立てていた。
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

絶対
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者は国に対して絶対的な権力を持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

代替可能な
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
金融業界では、貨幣は代替可能な資産と見なされています。
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

他の場所で
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
ここで見つからない場合は、他の場所で探してみてください。
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

紳士
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
彼は本物の紳士のように彼女のためにドアを開けた。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

簡潔
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
簡潔なスピーチは長いスピーチよりも効果的です。
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

壮大, 豪華
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
卒業式は壮大で豪華でした。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
すべての学生は学校で制服を着なければなりません。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

グローバル協力
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
グローバル協力は気候問題に対処するために不可欠です。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

クッキー
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
彼女は私にチョコチップクッキーをくれました。
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
先生は毎回の授業の始めに出席を取ります。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

もっと近く, 終了者
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
彼女は窓にもっと近づきました。
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

連絡係
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
彼女は会社と顧客の間のリエゾンとして働いています。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

ジェネリック
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
この薬はジェネリックの形態で提供されています。
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
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。
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

過少に請求する
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
店主は私に食料品を過少に請求しました。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花のような
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい花のようなドレスを着ていった。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

純粋な; 清潔な; 汚れのない; 差別のない;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
山の泉からの水は純粋です。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

歴史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物館には多くの歴史的な文書が収蔵されています。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平に
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
彼は委員会によって不公平に扱われた。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

値する
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界環境デー
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界環境デーは毎年6月5日に祝われます。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

証拠や理由を提供する
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
弁護士は自分のケースを支持するためにいくつかの例を挙げた。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
その政治家は腐敗行為で告発された。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

嘘の; 間違った
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
彼の事件に関する声明は完全に嘘でした。
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

苛立ち
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
彼は同じ言い訳をまた聞かされて、苛立ちのあまりため息をついた。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
内省を通じて、彼女は自分の感情に対する深い洞察を得ました。
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。