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B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

誰もいない
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
誰もその試験に合格しませんでした。
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋の成層
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
オーシャンストラティフィケーションは海洋生物多様性に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

非常に面白い、または感情的に制御不能
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
そのコメディアンのジョークはまさに爆笑ものだった。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

かむ
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
その犬は、もし脅威を感じると噛むかもしれません。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

お茶
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
私たちは毎朝、朝食のときにお茶を飲みます。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

独創的
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
彼の独創的なアイデアは現代物理学を変えました。
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

きゅうり
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
サラダに新鮮なキュウリのスライスを加えました。
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。
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮大さ
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
コロッセオの壮大さは何百万もの観光客を引きつけます。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

驚かせる
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
魔術師の最後のトリックは観客を驚かせた。
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

語彙
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
毎日読むことは語彙力を高めます。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

プール
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

空気中の水分を吸収して液体になる
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
塩は湿度の高い部屋に置かれた後、液体に変わり始めました。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

記念碑
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
記念碑は彼の貢献を讃えるべきです。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

言葉やスピーチを使用せずに、ジェスチャー、ボディランゲージ、または顔の表情を通じて伝達される。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
ノンバーバルキューは言葉と同じくらい重要です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不確定な
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
会議は不確定な期間に延期されました。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化する
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
重い食事を消化するのには時間がかかります。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

エキュメニカルな宗教的統一
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
リーダーたちは対話を促進するためにエキュメニカルな会議に集まりました。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

解放する
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
囚人は10年後に解放されました。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
チームは迅速に派遣されました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化する
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
そのニワトリは卵が孵化するまでインキュベートします。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

蔓延する
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐敗は市の行政で蔓延していた。
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

前払金 / リテイナー
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
弁護士は事件を受ける前に前払い金を要求した。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

反乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
船員たちはキャプテンに対して反乱を起こした。
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

ゲーム
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
彼らは午後にサッカーの試合をしました。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

中へ
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
彼女は静かに部屋に入った。
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

ジャンダールム
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
ジャンダールムは定期的なチェックのために車を止めた。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

十分な; 目的に適した; 満足な
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
私たちはプロジェクトを完了するための十分な時間があります。
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

決して
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
私はこんなに美しい夕日を決して見たことがありません。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

横領
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
大臣は横領の罪で辞任しました。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

霞
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
朝の霞は徐々に晴れ、太陽が空高く昇るにつれて明らかになった。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

風景
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
山の風景は雪で覆われた頂上と緑の谷が息を呑むほど美しかった。
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟練した; 才能のある; 熟達した
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
熟練した外科医は、非常に高い精度で手術を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

無知
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
基本的なコンピュータースキルに関する彼の無知は、彼が仕事を見つけるのを難しくしました。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

汚れ
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
嵐の後、通りは汚れでいっぱいでした。
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

ボーナス
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
彼女は優れた仕事のパフォーマンスに対する年末ボーナスを受け取った。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

神義論
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
神義論は多くの世界の宗教において中心的な存在です。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

予測できない変化
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
天気の不規則な変化で計画が難しくなった。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。
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。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

絹
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
そのドレスは純粋な絹で作られていた。
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

服従
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人々は残虐な支配者の下で苦しんでいた。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国規模
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
キャンペーンは全国的な支持を得ました。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

キオスク
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
彼女は駅の近くのキオスクで水のボトルを買いました。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困難な; 大きな努力が必要な; 上向きの傾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
新しい言語を学ぶことは困難な戦いである可能性があります。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
家族は祖母を喪に服している。
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

おしゃれ
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

グローバルコンピュータネットワーク
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
インターネットは情報へのアクセス方法を革新しました。
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安楽死
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
安楽死についての議論は、難しい倫理的な問題を提起します。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

障害者
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公園には障害者用の特別な施設があります。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

軽蔑的な
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとする試みに対して軽蔑的な笑い声を上げた。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

神経質な, 緊張した
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
彼女は面接の前に緊張していた。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

付き添い人
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
先生は学校のダンスで付き添い人として行動しました。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好戦的
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
彼の演説は好戦的で脅しに満ちていた。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

差し押さえ
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
その家族は複数回のモーゲージ支払いを逃したため、差し押さえで家を失いました。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
彼女は驚いて眉を上げた。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

避難所
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫は生き残り、繁殖するために避難所が必要です。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

義務的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
ほとんどの国でシートベルトを着用することは義務です。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年、市は多くの新しい移民を迎えました。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
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。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

無効
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
裁判所は契約を無効と宣言した。
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

熱狂的に話す
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
彼はよくヨーロッパ旅行について熱心に話していた。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
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。
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。