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B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

結合された
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
チームの共同の努力は成功をもたらしました。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快活
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
彼女の自然な快活さがグループの雰囲気を高めた。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

適応性
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
変化する環境に適応する能力はビジネスにおいて重要です。
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 /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
地震の影響は壊滅的でした。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

一般の人
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
祭りは、平民と貴族市民の両方に楽しませられました。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

記憶力が強い
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
記憶力が強い学生は学業で優れています。
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

暗黙の
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
彼らの相互理解は暗黙の合意に基づいていました。
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

広告
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
その会社は毎年広告に何百万も費やしています。
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

ローズベリー
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
ローズベリーはバラのような繊細な花の風味があり、バラを思い出させます。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

オパレスセンス
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
パールは光の下で優しいオパレスセンスを持っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

悪質な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
その悪質な犬は、自分の領土に近づく者すべてに攻撃を仕掛けた。
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
孤独は深い反省の機会を提供することができます。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

門番
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
ドアキーパーは皆がホールに入る前に通行証を確認した。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

つまらない
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
その講義はつまらなく、集中するのが難しかった。
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

崖
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
波は崖の底にぶつかりました。
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

アルミニウム
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
アルミニウムは缶や飛行機の部品に使われます。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微細
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
彼女はプロジェクトにほんのわずかな貢献をしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化の
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
消化酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

無視する
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
彼女は失礼なコメントを無視することに決めました。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面は足元で固かった。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

鮮やかな; 明るい; 明確な;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
彼女は田舎での子供時代の鮮明な記憶を持っています。
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加速する
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
彼の脈拍はゴールラインに近づくにつれて速くなり始めた。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
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。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

道化師; ピエロ
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
宮廷の道化師は、鋭いコメントや面白いトリックで王様を楽しませた。
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。
A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永遠
Meaning
For all future time; for always.
Example
She promised to love him forever.
彼女は永遠に彼を愛すると約束した。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
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。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸せ
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

マーク; 記号; 点数
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
彼女は数学の試験で最高点を取った。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

繊毛を持つ
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸器官の繊毛細胞は粘液を肺から外に出すのを助けます。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感謝
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
殉教者への感謝は道徳的義務です。
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

恥
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
彼は仕事での不誠実な行動に深い恥を感じた。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装紛争
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装紛争は広範な破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛い
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
シェフは料理に辛いソースを加えて、味を引き立てました。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

伝える, 伝達する, 運ぶ
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
教師は明確に授業を生徒に伝えます。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

随伴
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
増加したストレスは長時間の労働時間としばしば伴います。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

絞る
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
その蛇は獲物を飲み込む前に締め付けました。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

インパクトがある
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
彼女のインパクトのあるスピーチは、聴衆を行動に駆り立てた。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
選手権は来月行われます。
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

幸せに
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で幸せに遊びました。
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
この地域の農家は、食料と動物の餌の両方としてトウモロコシを主要な作物として育てています。
A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

エネルギー
Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
クリーンエネルギー源は汚染を減らすのに役立ちます。
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

飛ぶ
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
鳥は冬に南へ飛ぶ。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原則
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
正直さはリーダーシップの重要な原則です。
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海軍
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
彼は大学を卒業した後、海軍に入隊した。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一緒に巻いたり、ねじったりする; 巻きつけたり、絡めたりする
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
ツルは木の幹の周りを巻きつけます。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

砂漠
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
サハラ砂漠は世界で最も大きな熱砂漠の一つです。
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 孤立; 一人
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
彼は山中で孤独な生活を送っていました。
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

高度
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
飛行機は30,000フィートの高度で飛んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

サファイア
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
ロイヤルクラウンは大きなサファイアで飾られていました。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

簡単
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
試験は驚くほど簡単でした。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

職場
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
職場で良好なコミュニケーションを保つことは非常に重要です。
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

扇動する
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
彼は暴動を扇動したとして告発された。
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
スピーカーの明確さが概念を理解しやすくしました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

権利を持つ
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
従業員は有給休暇を取得する権利があります。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

オールマン
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
経験豊富なオールマンは川を渡るためにボートを漕いだ。
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
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。
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

小雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
穏やかな小雨は朝の間中続き、すべてが霧のようになりました。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗濯する / 不法に得たお金の出所を隠す
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
彼女は日曜日にすべての汚れた衣服を洗いました。
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

不機嫌な人
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
彼は朝、コーヒーの前にいつもグラウチだ。
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

賛辞
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
彼女は彼の素晴らしいプレゼンテーションを褒めました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来学者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来学者は次の10年間で交通に大きな変化があると予測しました。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

唸り声、渋滞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
犬はゲート近くの見知らぬ人に唸った。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分ける
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
彼は斧で丸太を二つに割った。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。
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。
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小道
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
彼女は森の中の狭い道を歩きました。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

恐れない
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
彼女は暗い部屋に入り、恐れないで何があるかを見た。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

予兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗い雲が嵐を予告する。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功裏に
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
彼女は数週間の勉強の後、試験に成功裏に合格しました。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。