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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.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
彼は疲れているときにミスをする傾向があります。
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

ベースボール
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
彼はテレビで野球の試合を見るのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

信仰心
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
彼の信仰心は毎日の祈りに明らかでした。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

ジャンクション
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
ショッピングセンターに行くために、ジャンクションで左に曲がってください。
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

チーム
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
私たちのチームは素晴らしい努力の後に試合に勝ちました。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

同行する
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
彼女は友達にコンサートに一緒に行ってほしいと頼んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

厳格
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
彼の厳格な表情は会議を不快にした。
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

行商
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
行商人は村を歩きながら、新鮮な果物を売っていました。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; ジャングル;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
探検家は3日間アマゾンの密林で迷子になりました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
この手紙の著者は不明のままです。
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家は新聞のためにテキストを慎重に整理しました。
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

綴り間違い（'conflagration'の）
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
'Conflagaration'という言葉は、しばしば'conflagration'の代わりに誤って使われます。
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

恐ろしい
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
警察は恐ろしい犯罪現場を発見しました。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
このカレーは私には辛すぎます。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正義
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
彼の人生は正義と真実に捧げられた。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏見
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
裁判官は被告に対して偏見があると告発されました。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

ノック; 叩く
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
深夜にドアで大きなノックの音がしました。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
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 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
平和条約の署名は、両国にとって重要な出来事でした。
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

デビュー
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
若い俳優は大きな舞台でデビューを果たした。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

均一な、同質な
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
チームはそのスキルにおいて均一ではなかった。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

バッファロー
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
バッファローは草原で平和に草を食べていた。
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

ほとんど
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
ほとんどの人々は週末にリラックスすることを好む。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拝
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
彼らはその像を神として崇拝し始めました。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

残り; 余り
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
残りの食べ物は冷蔵庫に保存されました。
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

応援する
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
ファンはチームがゴールを決めたとき、大声で応援した。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
交渉は停滞状態に達し、進展はありませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
彼は奇妙な考えのために嘲笑されました。
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑念; 不安; 不確実
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れることに対して重大な疑念を抱いていました。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

邸宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
古い邸宅は何世代にもわたって丘の上に誇らしげに立っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

階層的な
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
その会社には厳格な階層構造があります。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

不混和
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
油と水は不混和の液体です。
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝物
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
海賊たちは島に宝物を埋めました。
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

外国人恐怖症
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
リーダーの外国人恐怖症に関するコメントは、全国で憤りを引き起こした。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解決の
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
その問題は何度も会議をしたにもかかわらず未解決のままだ。
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

旅
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
彼らの国を横断する旅は三週間かかりました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

ジョーカー
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
彼はポーカーの勝ち手を完成させるためにジョーカーを使った。
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

きつい
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
結び目は解けないほどきつかった。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男らしい; 勇敢な; 大胆な
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
危機の中で、彼は男らしい勇気を示しました。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

農業学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
農業学は土壌管理と作物生産に焦点を当てています。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

不器用
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
背の高い男の子は不器用な仕草で動いた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

憤慨した
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

評価する
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
教師は明日学生のプロジェクトを評価します。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

無神経な、感受性や洗練さが欠けている
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
彼の無神経な発言は会議で全員を怒らせました。
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

風景
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
山の風景は息を呑むほど美しかった。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

職人
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
職人は美しい木製の椅子を作りました。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

亀
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
カメは砂浜をゆっくり横切った。
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

ティーンエイジャー
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
彼女は小さな町でティーンエイジャー時代を過ごした。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

住民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村の住民は生活のために農業に頼っています。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

珍しい状態; 普通でないもの、または希少なもの
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
その古代の花瓶は、数千ドルの価値がある珍しいものだった。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

会う
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
カフェで会います。
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

異常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度の急激な低下は異常と見なされました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

言語学者
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
彼女は6か国語を流暢に話す言語学者です。
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

放浪者; ホームレス
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
その放浪者は駅の近くで食べ物を求めていました。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

補充する
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
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。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

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

Corruption

腐敗
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

海賊
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
海賊は沿岸の商船を襲った。
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

非常に小さい; 微細; 詳細な; 精密な
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡で微細な詳細を調べました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

ほとんど; ほぼ;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
今朝、バスをほとんど逃しそうになった。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

解決, 決議
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
問題の解決には慎重な計画と行動が必要です。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
式は正午に開始されます。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

生き生きさせる
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教師の熱意が退屈な講義を生き生きとさせました。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

転置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
編集者は記事で二つの段落を転置しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

いつも; 永遠に; 常に
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
彼女はいつも仕事に早く到着します。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

若鳥
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
若鳥は最初の飛行をしようとしていました。
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪悪な; 悪党の;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
邪悪な女王が王女に呪文をかけた。
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
そのフェスティバルでは、音楽、食べ物、アートの混合が提供されました。
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

結末
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
映画は誰も予想しなかった驚きの結末だった。