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C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内面の強さ
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
コミュニティサービスは個人に内面的な強さを育む。
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

幸福
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
雑誌の最新の版はすぐに売り切れました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

寄せ集め
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

肉食鳥
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
ワシは鋭い爪を持つ肉食鳥です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

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

imprison

投獄する
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
裁判官は犯罪者を5年間投獄しました。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
私の手を取ってください。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

の中で
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
彼は友達の中に座っていた。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

パイナップル
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
パイナップルの上には尖った葉の冠があります。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

ワイン
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
彼らはディナーで赤ワインを一杯出しました。
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

運, 幸運, 偶然
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
偶然にも、彼は引き出しの中に隠された古い手紙を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

必要とする
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
激しい雨はイベントのキャンセルを避けられないものにしました。
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

ドレス
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しい青いドレスを着ていました。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊外の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
彼らは静かな郊外の地域に家を買いました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

頂点
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
登山者は山の頂点に達しました。
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

喫煙者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
彼は喫煙者で、毎年禁煙しようとしています。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

耐える / 抵抗する
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
この建物は強い地震に耐えることができます。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

暗殺
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反乱者たちは王を暗殺する計画を立てた。
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想的な環境
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
冬は野菜の成長に理想的な環境を作り出します。
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
医師は性病の危険について警告しています。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

傷つける
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
クマは森の中でキャンパーを傷つけました。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

インコグニート
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
有名人はパパラッチを避けるためにインコグニートで旅行した。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
彼女は静かにうなずいた。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

グレーズ
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
シェフはケーキにチョコレートをグレーズしました。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

悪魔的な
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
彼は皆を恐れさせるような悪魔的な笑い声を上げた。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

留置権
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
銀行は住宅にリース権を設定しました、住宅ローンが清算されるまで。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

オルギー
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古代ローマ人は豪華な宴会とオルギーで悪名高かった。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

何か
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
私の電話に何か問題があると思う。
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
彼らは川を渡るために筏を作った。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

修復不可能
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
その事故は彼の背骨に修復不可能な損傷を与えました。
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

反乱者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
軍隊は攻撃後、数人の反乱者を逮捕した。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

インディアンの
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
彼女はインディアンの料理が好きで、特にビリヤニが好きです。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物は外部刺激に反応します。
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。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
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。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

愛着
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
故郷に対する愛着は否定できないものでした。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
この地域は数十年にわたり宗派的な暴力に悩まされてきました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

実現不可能
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
高額なコストのため、このプロジェクトは実現不可能と見なされました。
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

おおよその
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
その費用はおおよそのもので、後で変わるかもしれません。
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

バター
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
彼は朝食にトーストにバターを塗った。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

複利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
複利は時間が経過するにつれて投資の価値を増加させます。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遺産
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
バングラデシュには豊かな文化遺産があります。
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

詐欺
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
その会社はクレジットカード詐欺とマネーロンダリングで調査されました。
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。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

銀鯉
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
銀鯉はアジアの養魚場で広く養殖されています。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

アトマイザー
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
彼女は香水を均等に塗るためにアトマイザーを使いました。
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

その他
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
彼女は市場でリンゴ、オレンジ、バナナ、その他を買いました。
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。
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。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

経験豊富な
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
彼女は経験豊富な教師で、困難な生徒を扱う方法を知っています。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

中央集権化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
過度の中央集権化は意思決定の速度を遅くすることがあります。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

疑わしい; 不審な
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察は彼の行動が非常に疑わしいと感じました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

製油所
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油精製所は毎日何千バレルもの石油を処理します。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

補佐
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
司教は自分の義務を手伝うために補佐を任命した。