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B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

いらだたせる
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
彼の絶え間ない不満は同僚をいらだたせ始めた。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

頑固な; しつこい; 強情な
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
その頑固な子供は野菜を食べるのを拒否した。
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

完全な範囲
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
彼女の感情は、数分で喜びから悲しみへと広がった。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批評
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
教授は学生にお互いのエッセイを批評するように頼みました。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

控えめな
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
彼女は控えめな家に住んでいますが、とても幸せです。
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

酔っ払った
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
彼は完全に酔っ払って部屋に入ってきた。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

詳細な説明 / 拡張
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
先生は学生のトピックの詳細な説明を評価しました。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然災害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
その沿岸の町は自然災害で壊滅的な被害を受けた。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

映画館
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
私たちは新しい映画を見るために映画館へ行った。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

直接的または厳しい言葉の代わりに使われる穏やかで間接的な言葉
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'亡くなった'という言葉は'死んだ'のユーフェミズムです。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大さ
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
犯罪の巨大さはコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

一時的に
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
道路は修理のため一時的に閉鎖されています。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

退去する
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
入居者は月末までにアパートを退去しなければならない。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

不動産／財産／性質
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
彼らは田舎にある美しい物件を買いました。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
その決定は大きな影響を与えた。
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

家畜化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
動物の家畜化は人間の生存にとって重要だった。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

仲間
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
彼は私のクラスの仲間です。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

悪く
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
彼は試験でひどい成績を取った。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

落ち着かない; 不安な; 動揺した
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
彼女は試験結果を心配して落ち着かない夜を過ごした。
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 /floʊ/

floe

氷の板
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
北極熊は氷の板の上で休んでいた。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

変動性
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
株式市場の変動性は投資を危険にする。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放棄する
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
彼はCEOのポジションを放棄することに決めました。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

ジープ
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
ジープは簡単に岩だらけの丘を登った。
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 verb /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

要求が厳しい
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
その仕事は非常に要求が厳しく、長時間の労働が必要です。
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

ショッピングモール
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
彼らは新しい服を買うためにショッピングモールに行きました。
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

条件
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
契約条件は契約書に明確に記載されています。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

過剰な心配
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
政治危機について多くの心配がありました。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生のターメリック
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
カレーに生のターメリックをすりおろして、オーセンティックな風味を加えましょう。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

ラジオ
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FASTは世界最大のラジオ望遠鏡です。
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

効果的なコミュニケーション
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
効果的なコミュニケーションは強い関係を築く鍵です。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

エンダイブ
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
彼女はサラダに少し苦味のある新鮮なエンダイブを加えました。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
施設はよく管理されていました。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

濡れた; びしょびしょな;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
私の服はまだ雨で濡れています。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

名付ける
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
彼らは赤ちゃんにサラという名前を付けることに決めました。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

設計図
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建築家は新しい建物のために設計図を提示しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

カレーの葉
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鮮なカレーの葉はインディアン料理に本格的な風味を加えます。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

タマリンド
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
タマリンドはその酸っぱい味でアジアや中東の料理でよく使われます。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

調整する
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
私たちはプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために努力を調整する必要があります。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

求心
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
求心神経は体から脳に信号を運びます。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

祝典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
その都市は独立記念日に大規模な祝典を開催した。
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
彼はレースで第四位になった。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

遊び心いっぱいに
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
彼女は部屋をカラフルな風船で遊び心いっぱいに飾った。
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

カンニング
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
彼は答えをコピーして試験でカンニングします。
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 /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

ブラッククミン
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

風力エネルギー
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
風力エネルギーはマスダール市で活用されています。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

荷物
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
空港のカウンターで荷物をチェックしてください。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

はしご
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
彼は上の棚の本を取るためにはしごを登った。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

遺物
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
食事の残り物はテーブルに残されていた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

虹色の
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
彼女は光の中で輝く虹色のドレスを着ていました。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

情報
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
このウェブサイトは旅行先に関する有用な情報を提供しています。
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

ハクジラ
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
ハクジラは優雅に水から飛び跳ねた。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

未熟; 完全に発達していない; 子供っぽい
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
会議中の彼の未熟な行動は、皆を失望させました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推論
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
彼女の出発の推論は明確で論理的でした。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

汚い; よごれた; 不快な; 道徳的に堕落した
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
料理後、台所は汚かった。
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

語り手
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
語り手は複雑なプロットを通じて観客を導きました。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

卓越; 優秀; 名誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
彼女は優秀な成績で卒業し、クラスで最も高い栄誉を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全な、徹底的な
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
彼女はあらゆる意味で徹底的なプロフェッショナルです。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

乗る/ライディング
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
彼女は自転車で仕事に行くのが好きです。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
データ処理はサーバーで行われます。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

バジル
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
パスタソースには新鮮なバジルが加えられていました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

不法な
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
警察は不法な麻薬取引を閉鎖しました。
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好戦的
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
コーチはフィールドで選手のパグナシティを賞賛しました。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

経済的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
その会社は今年、より経済的に運営することを目指しています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。