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C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好的に
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
離婚は両者の間で友好的に解決されました。
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。
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。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

訂正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

先見の明のある
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
彼女は子供たちの教育のためにお金を節約する先見の明のある人だった。
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

競争
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
競争は言語グループ間で増加しました。
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

新陳代謝
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
運動は新陳代謝を促進し、カロリーを燃焼します。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信者
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
その有名な哲学者には多くの弟子がいて、彼の教えを世界中に広めました。
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。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

詐欺
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
その政治家は選挙に勝つために詐欺を使ったとして非難された。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。
A1 verb /juːz/

use

使う
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
私は仕事と娯楽のためにコンピュータを使います。
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

システム
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育システムには大きな改革が必要です。
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。
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

によると
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
報告書によると、売上は前四半期に増加しました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

後悔している
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
彼女は振り返りながら後悔している笑顔を彼に向けた。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退する
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
兵士たちは戦いに負けた後、撤退しなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

子牛
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
子牛は母親の近くにいました。
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

砂糖
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
私のコーヒーに砂糖を小さじ2杯加えてください。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

貧困にする
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
長い戦争が国全体を貧困にした。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚かましい
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
彼はみんなの前で厚かましい嘘をついた。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学廃棄物
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学廃棄物は水域を汚染します。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

経済的
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
ハイブリッド車を運転することは長期的には経済的です。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

果たす
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になる夢を果たすために一生懸命働いた。
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛皮
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
猫の毛は触ると柔らかく温かかった。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

代謝の
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
定期的な運動は代謝効率を高めます。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自転車
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
彼は毎日自転車で学校に行きました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

刻む
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
彼らはトロフィーに彼女の名前を刻みました。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

統計学者
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
統計学者は調査結果を明確に示しました。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

土を耕す
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
農家は種を植える前に土をスカリファイしました。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

速い; 迅速
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
彼女は朝にとても速く走ります。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推測的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
彼の説明は完全に推測的で、証拠が欠けていました。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸せ
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

革命的な発見
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
ロボット手術は医療分野での革命的な発見です。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

焦がす
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
火事が建物の壁を焦がした。
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

食べる
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
彼らは夕食を食べているとき、電話が鳴った。
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

エリシウム
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
彼女にとって、その庭は個人的なエリシウムでした。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

カラフル
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
その祭りはカラフルな装飾でいっぱいでした。
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

マーケティングする
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
会社は新製品をソーシャルメディアでマーケティングする予定です。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

ブランド
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
ナイキは人気のあるスポーツウェアブランドです。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
王は知恵と公正で国を治めました。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

オニカサゴ
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
オニカサゴは毒を注入できる危険な棘を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

初心者
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
新米警官は初日にいくつかのミスを犯しました。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

取引
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
すべてのオンライン取引はセキュリティ目的で記録されます。
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

幸福
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自発的に
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
彼女は緊急時に自発的に隣人を助けました。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

エクレクティズム
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建築家の仕事は、現代的な要素と伝統的な要素を組み合わせてエクレクティズムを示しています。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

控える
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
彼女は彼の間違いについてコメントするのを控えました。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

流れる
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
涙が彼女の目からガシュと流れ出した。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遺贈する
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学者は彼の研究論文を大学に遺贈した。
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

非互換性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
2つのソフトウェアシステムの非互換性のため、そのプロジェクトは失敗した。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

オー
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
オー、あなたがここにいるとは思わなかった！
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

強制的
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警察は強制的に家に入った。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同義語
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ と ‘Effective’ は同義語です。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

募集要項
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学は新しい学生を引き付けるために募集要項を送った。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

取り消し不可能
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞めるという取り消し不可能な決定を下した。
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

遅刻
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
学生は授業に遅れて警告を受けました。
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自動化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自動化は生産効率を高め、誤りを減らします。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

クラゲ
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
クラゲは透明な体で優雅に水の中を漂っていた。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
リソース配分に関して、二つの部門間に摩擦がありました。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。