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B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
彼女はお茶に砂糖のキューブを入れました。
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

進展; 前進; 発展
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
挑戦にもかかわらず、研究チームは新しいワクチンの開発において重要な進展を遂げました。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
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。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

関係
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
彼らは非常に親密な関係を持っています。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
はい、5時にそこに行きます。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多様な
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
その祭りは、芸術、音楽、文化の多様な祝典でした。
A2 noun /væn/

van

バン
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

サロン、店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
彼らは前のパーラーでゲストを迎えました。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

フレスコ画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教会の壁は美しいフレスコ画で飾られていました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

残り
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
コンサートのチケットは残りわずかでした。
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

発光する
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
その発光する時計のダイヤルは暗闇の中で見えました。
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

ムスリム
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
彼は熱心なムスリムです。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由に; 制限なく;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
インタビュー中に彼女は自由に自分の経験について話した。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

無邪気
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
彼女の無邪気は、彼女が人々をあまりにも簡単に信頼させました。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

結びの演説
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家のペロレーションは、観客を熱狂的に拍手させました。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

強迫; 強制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
彼は数分おきに電話を確認したいという強迫感を感じていた。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

寄せ集め
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
そのエッセイは関係のないアイデアの寄せ集めだった。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 軽い, 精密
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
アーティストの色使いは微妙でありながら力強かった。
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

抽出する
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
歯医者は損傷した歯を抜かなければならなかった。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

無責任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
彼が誰にも言わずに去ったのは無責任だった。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
その概念は非常に抽象的で、ほとんどの学生には理解できないように思えた。
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

追加の贈り物
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
店主はおまけとしてキャンディを提供しました。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

喜ばせる
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
プロジェクトの成功がチーム全体を喜ばせました。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

権限を与える
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
子供たちに権限を与えることは、社会的進歩につながる可能性があります。
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

広げる
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
旅行は異なる文化への視野を広げてくれる。
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

暗い、無知な
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探検家たちはガイドなしで暗い森の中で迷子になった。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

そこ
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
私は午後5時にそこであなたに会います。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

拡張可能
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
そのソフトウェアは新しい機能で拡張可能なように設計されています。
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬すべき; 立派な
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
その尊敬すべき教授は大学で50年間教えてきました。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

嵐
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

おべっか使い
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
彼は常に上司と同意していたおべっか使いとして知られていました。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
映画は火星人が地球を訪れるシーンを見せた。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。
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。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

従者
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
王は従者を引き連れてホールに入った。
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

ベール; マスク; 花嫁のベール;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
花嫁は式の間に美しい白いベールを着ていました。
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

失敗した
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
プロジェクトは期待に応えることができませんでした。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

適切に
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
彼は適切に仕事を終えましたが、次回は改善できるでしょう。
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

再建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
再建プロジェクトは数年かかりました。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

無能力な
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を理解できない。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

タイトル; 地位; 称号
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
その本のタイトルはとても興味深いです。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

シェミーズ
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
ヴィンテージのシェミーズは、繊細なレースとシルクで作られていました。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛細血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
壊れた毛細血管は暗い輪を引き起こす。
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

サギ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
サギは水辺でじっとして、魚を待っていました。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

敬意を表して; きちんと;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
彼女は面接のためにきちんとした服装をしていた。
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
その指輪は貴金属でできていました。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

利益; 便益; 利点
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
運動は体に多くの健康的な利益をもたらします。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

値する
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
通りは国旗で飾られていました。
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

気まぐれ
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
彼女は気まぐれでそのドレスを買いました。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

無駄な議論 / 騒動
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
長時間無駄な議論の後、彼らは最終的に計画に同意しました。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

脱出; 逃亡; 解放
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
囚人の脱出は当局を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

興奮した
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
子供たちはゲームに勝った後、興奮していました。
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

おおよそ
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
旅行はおおよそ3時間かかります。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

ハープ
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使はハープで美しいメロディーを奏でました。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限な; 限界がある
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
地球には有限の自然資源があります。
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

回転式
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
その機械は効率的に動作するためにロータリーエンジンを使用しています。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大釜
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
魔女は大きな鍋で薬をかき混ぜていた。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心拍
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
目をこすることで心拍を正常に戻すのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

ブティックショップ
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
彼女はダウンタウンのブティックショップで美しいドレスを買いました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

複雑
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
彼は複雑な法的問題に直面しました。