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B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

誇張な言語
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
その政治家の誇張された演説は一般の人々とつながることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

振動
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
振り子の振動が時計を制御します。
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。
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

住む
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
彼らは湖の近くにある美しい家に住んでいます。
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。
A2 noun /væn/

van

バン
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

調整する
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
彼女は優しさで批判を和らげようとした。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

反射可能
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖の表面は朝の太陽の下で非常に反射可能です。
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、いくつかの便が取り消されました。
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

進化
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
進化論は、種が時間とともにどのように変化するかを説明しています。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

電卓
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
彼女は複雑な方程式を解くために電卓を使った。
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

評判
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
彼はその分野で大変な評判を持つ学者です。
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

厳粛
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
裁判官は非常に厳粛に話しました。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

冒涜的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

損害; 被害
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
嵐は沿岸の建物に大きな損害を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

頬; 横柄;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
赤ちゃんのピンク色のほおが、健康で幸せであることを示していました。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飛行機; 平らにする
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
大工は木を平らにするための道具を使いました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

ハチの巣; 活動で満ちた場所
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
庭はミツバチがハチの巣から行ったり来たりして活動でにぎわっていた。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

彼ら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
彼らは公園に行きます。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

縁
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
コーヒーカップの縁にひびが入っていました。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

タオル
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
シャワーの後、彼女は柔らかいタオルで自分を包みました。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

軌道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
衛星は予定された軌道に沿って飛行した。
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 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏向的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
その記事は偏向的な口調で批判されました。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

帯びる
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
騎士は戦闘の前に剣を帯びた。
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

鉱物
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
カルシウムは強い骨のための重要な鉱物です。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行動は言葉よりも雄弁である、それはよく知られた公理です。
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

裁判; テスト
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
殺人裁判は郡の裁判所で3週間続いた。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壌学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
ペドロジーは科学者が土壌の肥沃さを理解するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
ウサギは森の中を速く走った。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
彼は田舎で一般的なベンガル語の方言を話します。
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。
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。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

きらめく
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
湖は月光の下で輝いていました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

休息
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
週末は仕事からの歓迎される休息を提供しました。
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

人でいっぱい
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市場は買い物客でいっぱいだった。
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

栄養
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
良い栄養は健康的な生活にとって重要です。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

純粋な; 清潔な; 汚れのない; 差別のない;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
山の泉からの水は純粋です。
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

読者
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
彼女は速読者で、1日で本を読み終えます。
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

タクシー
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
私たちは空港に行くためにタクシーを呼びました。
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

覆われた
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
森は緑で覆われています。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

免罪する
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
弁護士はクライアントを無罪にするために懸命に働いた。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女は冷静でコレクテッドでした。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深淵
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
登山者たちは下の暗い深淵を見下ろしました。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

貝
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の開始を知らせるためにコンクの貝を吹きました。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陳腐な言葉
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
彼はスピーチの中で同じプレティチュードを繰り返し続けた。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

興奮させる
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
スカイダイビングは彼の人生で最も興奮する経験でした。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

ソファ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
家族はテレビを見るためにソファに集まった。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

救急箱
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
私は常に車に救急箱を置いて、緊急時に備えています。
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ユーモラスな五行詩
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
彼女はパーティーで面白いリメリックを朗読しました。
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。
A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

発展
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
ベンガル社会の発展は妨げられた。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不快な
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
旅行中に不快な部屋に泊まらなければなりませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

宝石類
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
先生は教室に入って、生徒たちに挨拶しました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

硬直
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
会社にはすべての従業員が従う必要がある厳格なドレスコードがあります。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

絶え間なく; 常に; 止まることなく
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
赤ちゃんは夜通し絶え間なく泣いていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
農家は土壌の肥沃度を回復させるために畑を休ませます。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

係留する / 荒れ地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水夫たちは船をドックに停泊させました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

無礼な
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
彼の無礼な発言は会議で皆を怒らせた。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

激変
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
その会社は、CEOの突然の辞任後、大きな激変を経験しました。
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

無関係な; 関連していない
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
二つの出来事は完全に無関係だった。
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
工場は生産のために原材料を輸入しています。
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

黄色い; 臆病な
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
黄色い花が春に咲きました。
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸せ
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

捨てる
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
彼女は古い服を捨てることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

作業負荷
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
彼のワークロードは先月劇的に増加しました。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

一貫して
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
彼女は学業で一貫して良い成績を収めています。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

矛盾する
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
彼の行動は彼の言葉と矛盾しています。
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

成長や生命の基本的なプロセスに関連する、しばしば意識的な思考や活動なしで
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
事故の後、患者は植物状態にとどまっていました。
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。
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。