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C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

ローリングボード
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
彼女は生地をローリングボードに置きました。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

少し飲む
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
彼は仕事の後、地元のパブで少し飲むのが好きです。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。
B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

感情
Meaning
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
Example
Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.
彼女の顔は内面で感じていたすべての感情を示していました。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精緻なソロパッセージ
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
ピアニストは最後の楽章の前に素晴らしいカデンツァを演奏しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
彼らは家を広げることに決めました。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
彼は毎日仕事に行くために2時間通勤します。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

整理する
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
教師は遠足のために生徒を整列させました。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

創造的な展示
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
創造的な展示はリサイクルの可能性を強調しました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

祝典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
その都市は独立記念日に大規模な祝典を開催した。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

レーズン
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
彼女はオートミールクッキーに甘さを加えるためにレーズンを加えた。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

エオン
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐竜は何百万年も前に、異なるエオンで生きていました。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

蝶
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
美しい蝶が花の上に止まりました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸せ
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神権政治
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
その国は神権政治として統治され、宗教指導者が最高の権限を持っていました。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

フルタイム
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
彼女は教師としてフルタイムで働いています。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
石が静かな池に波紋を作った。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

構成する
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音節分け
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
適切な音節分けは正しい発音に役立ちます。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

ディスク / データ保存装置
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
すべてのデータはハードディスクに保存されています。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗誦者
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
朗誦者は明瞭さと感情を込めて詩を朗読した。
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

衝撃
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
彼の突然の出発のニュースは皆にショックを与えた。
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

宿泊施設
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
ホテルは観光客のために快適な宿泊施設を提供します。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

エクレクティズム
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建築家の仕事は、現代的な要素と伝統的な要素を組み合わせてエクレクティズムを示しています。
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

重大な
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
教育の重大な問題に対処することは不可欠です。
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

比類のない
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
自由の戦士たちは比類のない勇気を示しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

生きている; 死んでいない; 生命とエネルギーに満ちている
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
その老人は今でも生きていて健康です。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

腰部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
彼女は手を腰に置きました。
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

賢明な; 実用的な; 理にかなった
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持っていくのは賢明です。
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 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

年次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
その会社は毎年年次総会を開きます。
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
現代の教育学は学生中心の学習に焦点を当てています。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

復活させる
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
監督は新しい観客のために古い劇を復活させることに決めました。
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

教育的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
その講義は非常に教育的で魅力的でした。
A1 noun /end/

End

終わり; 結末; 終了;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
映画の終わりは予想外で、誰もが驚きました。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

魔女
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
老女魔法使いは王子に呪文をかけた。
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。
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。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

六
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
テーブルにリンゴが六個あります。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

愚かまたは弱い精神の
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
その弱い精神の男性は、基本的な指示を理解するのに苦労していました。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

バンド
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
バンドはコンサートでライブパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

時々
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
時々、私は夕方に散歩します。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

譲歩
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
会社は交渉中にいくつかの譲歩をしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

小人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪姫は7人の小人と一緒に暮らしていました。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

強く
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
彼女はポジティブな思考の力を強く信じています。
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神聖
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
彼らは古い大学の神聖な廊下を歩いた。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最終決定する
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
協定は討論後に最終決定されました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

基準設定と比較分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
企業は自社のパフォーマンスを評価するためにベンチマーキングを利用しています。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ライン
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人々は劇場の外で長い列を作って待っていた。
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

筆名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンスの筆名でした。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判断、裁定、判断力
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
裁判官の判断は公平で公正でした。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

コーヒー
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
私は朝を始めるためにコーヒーが必要です。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

過剰な心配
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
政治危機について多くの心配がありました。
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
教師は試験中に学生を監督します。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感な
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
彼は自分の身長について非常に敏感です。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

誰か
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
誰かこの質問の答えを知っていますか？
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割線
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
幾何学では、割線は円を二つの異なる点で交差します。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

侮辱的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
彼は彼女の仕事について侮辱的な発言をした。
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

葉の落下
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
秋は木々から葉が落ちることで特徴づけられます。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

想像を絶する
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
私たちの平和な街でそのような悲劇が起こるなんて、想像を絶していました。
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最終通告
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
上司は彼に最終通告を与えた：改善するか、解雇されるかだ。
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

個性
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
彼女はとても外向的で友好的なパーソナリティを持っています。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
そのシンガーは昨晩のコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

弁明する
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
新しい証拠は、不当に告発された男性を弁明するのに役立ちました。
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

給仕
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
給仕が丁寧にメニューを持ってきて注文を取った。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。
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。
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
王は知恵と公正で国を治めました。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。