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B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱団
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
式典中、合唱団は美しく歌いました。
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
彼は質問をするために手を上げました。
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

繁殖用の牡馬
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
その農場は繁殖用の強力なスタリオンを所有しています。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

耐えられない痛み
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
彼女は事故の後、耐えられない痛みを感じていた。
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

フェイント, 偽りの動き
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
ボクサーは右に打つ前に左にフェイントをかけました。
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

アドバイス
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
プレゼンテーションを改善する方法についてアドバイスをもらいました。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

部屋
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
彼女は明るい色で自分の部屋を飾りました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
代理はマネージャー不在時に会議を主導します。
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

着る
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
彼女は明るい色を着るのが好きです。
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多様性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

マイクロフォン
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
彼女はプレゼンテーション中にマイクロフォンで話していました。
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。
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 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

再座席
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
接客係は中断後、ゲストを再座席させなければならなかった。
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

80歳代の人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
そのオクトジェネリアンは毎朝健康を維持するためにジョギングをしています。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

死後解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
医者は死体にポストモーテムを行った。
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

経済学
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
彼は大学で経済学を学んでいます。
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小高い丘; 小山
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
子供たちは夏休みに家の裏の草むらの丘を転がるのが好きでした。
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意図
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
彼女の意図はプロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせることだった。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
複雑な指示が学生たちを混乱させました。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
独立した機関は、ガバナンスの透明性を保証します。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

先細りになる
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
道路は山に到達するにつれて細くなります。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

開示する
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
その会社はすべての財務情報を開示しなければならない。
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

固定的に
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
彼は絵を固定的に見つめていた。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

外出禁止令
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
都市は騒動の間に外出禁止令を課しました。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

ティアラ
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
王女は王宮の舞踏会で輝くダイヤモンドのティアラを身に着けていた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪審団
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
陪審団は彼を犯罪者として有罪と認定しました。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
石鹸の残りが機器の効率に影響を与えます。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

霊柩車;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黒い霊柩車がゆっくりと墓地に向かい、その後ろに哀悼の列が続いていた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

回転; 方向転換; 機会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
会議で話す番です。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
'ローズ'という単語のデノテーションは花の一種です。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

不活動
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
長期間の不活動は身体的および精神的健康に悪影響を与えます。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

ジェスチキュレーション
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
彼のエネルギッシュなジェスチキュレーションズは、スピーチをさらに魅力的にしました。
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

話す
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
あなたの未来の計画について話しましょう。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
私は講義の始まりを逃しましたが、教授の議論の要点を理解しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

満足
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
彼女は試験の結果に満足していました。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表者
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
代表者は重要な問題に対処しました。
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

始める
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
私は明日勉強を始めます。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法の技術
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

没収する
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
新しい法律は多くの農民から土地を奪うと脅迫していました。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急激に
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
発表後、価格は急激に上昇した。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

正午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太陽は正午に最も輝いており、真上にあります。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。
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。
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

効果; 結果; 影響
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
新しい薬は患者の回復に良い効果をもたらしました。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

合図
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
俳優はステージに上がる前にキューを待っていました。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

アーケード
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
子供たちはゲームセンターで午後を過ごしました。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
彼女は額の汗を拭った。
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思考
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
あなたの思考を前向きな結果に集中させてください。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

ランニングシャツ
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

怒り
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて怒りの叫び声を上げました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

塗る
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗った。
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

振る
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

名誉ある
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
彼女は常に約束を守る名誉ある指導者として知られている。
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

カーブ; 曲がり角
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
川の先に鋭いカーブがあります。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.