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C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

マジシャン
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを取り出しました。
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

通して
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
彼女は一晩中働き続けた。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

いじめっ子 / 加害者
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
先生は年上の男の子がクラスメートをいじめるのを止めました。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

コメディ
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
私たちは劇場で面白いコメディを見ました。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

重大
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
その事故はコミュニティにとって重大な打撃でした。
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。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

接線の
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
彼のコメントは議論の主要なトピックには関連していなかった。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

名誉毀損
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手動
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
これは手動プロセスで、慎重な注意が必要です。
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

ライダー
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
ライダーは馬から落ちました。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

不可欠
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
運動は健康的なライフスタイルの不可欠な部分です。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

モラ魚
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
モラ魚はベンガル料理でよく使われる人気の小さな魚です。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互非難
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
討論はすぐに相互非難に陥った。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描く
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
その小説は田舎での生活の生き生きとした絵を描いています。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
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.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

鎮圧する
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
警察は暴力的な抗議を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

悲惨に
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
チームはチャンピオンシップで悲惨にプレーしました。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

弁護士
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
彼女は裁判所で彼女を代表するために弁護士を雇いました。
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

叱責, 非難
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
彼の不注意な言葉は、母親からの厳しい叱責を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

把握するための適応
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
サルはそのプリヘンシル尾を使って枝からぶら下がっていた。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

パン
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
今朝ベーカリーで新鮮なパンを買いました。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音楽と芸術の学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
彼らは温室でエキゾチックな植物を育てていました。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

以来
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
私は子供の頃から彼女を知っています。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

ささやく
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
葉っぱが夕方のそよ風でそっとささやいていました。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

未経験
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
交渉における彼の未経験は明らかでした。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震の
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
その地域は地震活動で知られています。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

見る
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
空に美しい夕日を見てください。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

許可された
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
午後6時以降、ここに駐車することは許可されています。
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸発させる
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
太陽の熱は水を表面から蒸発させることができます。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
彼女は大学で社会学を学んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

フェヌグリーク
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
フェヌグリークの種は少し苦味があり、インディアン・カレーなどでよく使われます。
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

知能
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
知能はAI開発の鍵です。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
一月は一年で最も寒い月です。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 崇拝される人物
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
その歌手はヒットソングが世界中のチャートで1位に達した後、ティーンエイジャーのアイドルとなった。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

設立する
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
彼らは1995年に会社を設立しました。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

遠く
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
彼は騒がしい群衆から離れました。
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。
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

満杯
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
グラスは水で満杯です。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 困惑, 混迷
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
会議の時間について混乱があり、チームの半分が遅れて到着しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

時代遅れ / ださい
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに時代遅れのドレスを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注解
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授は聖書の一節の詳細な注解を提供した。
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱する
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
彼は公の失敗で侮辱された。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

大きな音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
車のクラクションは一晩中鳴り響いていた。
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

スプレーする
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
彼女は出かける前に手首に香水をスプレーしました。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投資
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
株式投資は長期的な富を生むことができます。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

約束を破る
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
その会社は賃金を引き上げるという約束を破りました。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨げる
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
強い雨が私たちの旅行計画を妨げました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

回復不可能
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
火事の後、文書は回復不可能な方法で失われました。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

未熟さ
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
彼の未熟さは責任を果たすことを難しくした。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

解消されていない
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
彼の悲しみは時間が経っても解消されていなかった。
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

バングル
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
彼女は腕に美しい金のバングルを着けていた。
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。
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。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育における平等は重要な目標です。
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

強制的に奪う
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
戦争中に兵士たちは村人たちの家を強制的に奪った。
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

それにもかかわらず
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
挑戦にもかかわらず、チームはプロジェクトを完了させました。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

アルコール中毒者
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
その小説はアルコールに全てを失ったアルコール中毒者の悲劇的な転落を描いています。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

カリスマ
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
彼のカリスマは彼を偉大なリーダーにする手助けをした。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

まぶた
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
彼女のまぶたは眠気で重く感じた。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痺
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

誠実な; 本物の; 見せかけのない
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
彼女は自分のミスについて誠実に謝罪した。
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

甘ったるい
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
デザートは甘ったるすぎて、私はそれを食べ終えることができませんでした。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
他人から盗むことは間違っています。
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

動揺させる
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
突然の計画変更がチームを混乱させた。