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A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味しい
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために美味しいチョコレートケーキを焼きました。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
私は努力と献身を信じます。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

美人コンテスト
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
彼女は美人コンテストで一位を獲得しました
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晩、日本で強い地震が発生しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

けち
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
彼のけちは、どんな無駄な出費も避ける様子に表れていた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

ジャーナリング
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
ジャーナリングは思考を整理し、ストレスを減らすのに役立ちます。
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
彼女は会議に最初に到着した。
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

アンダースタディ
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
主役の俳優が病気になったとき、アンダースタディが演じました。
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

反対の; 完全に異なる; 向かい合っている; 逆の;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
彼らは政治に関して対立した見解を持っていますが、良い友達のままです。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

課税対象
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
輸入された電子機器はしばしば国境で課税対象となります。
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

侵入者
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
セキュリティガードはフェンスを越えて登る侵入者を捕まえました。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅の
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
その施設は完全に住宅のものでした。
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
彼女はその残酷な行為を見て嫌悪感を覚えた。
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

変更
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
仕立屋はスーツに変更を加えました。
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物館
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
私たちは新しい展示を見るために美術館を訪れました。
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人工の
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工システムは産業を変革しています。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

アセンブリ セッション
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
アセンブリ セッションは、世界的な課題について議論しました。
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。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障害
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
経済的な障害はしばしば社会的発展を妨げる。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

騎士の位
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
彼は科学への貢献で騎士の位を授与されました。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
患者は不整脈を持っていた。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

あげる
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
私は友達に誕生日にプレゼントをあげます。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

扇動する
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
反乱の指導者は、人々の間で騒動を煽ろうとした。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止する
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止しています。
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静かな
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
水は静かで、空を反射していた。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

それに対して
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
彼は支払いを受け取り、それに対する領収書を渡しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神教
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
イスラム教とキリスト教は一神教に基づいている。
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
無機化合物は化学の基本です。
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生き残る
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
彼は嵐を生き延びた。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

光沢のあるまたは磨かれた表面; リップグロス
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
彼女は唇に透明なグロスを塗って、健康的で輝く外観を与えました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

昔風の
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
彼は今でも昔風の帽子をかぶっています。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

正義
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
物語の中で、抑圧されたキャラクターは正義を求めています。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
彼は人種差別に対する嫌悪を表明した。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校の監督は校長の責任です。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

会う
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
カフェで会います。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

両生類
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
その両生類車両は、陸地と水中の両方で移動できます。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

ライオンのような
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
彼のライオンのような髪は、群衆の中で目立たせた。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

国政術
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
リーダーは国際関係を扱う際の卓越した国政術に対して称賛されました。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

チャーター / レンタル
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
その会社は旅行のためにバスをチャーターすることに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

ネオダーウィニズム
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
ネオダーウィニズムはダーウィンの自然選択説と現代遺伝学を組み合わせています。
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

論争
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会議は経済改革についての論争で満ちていた。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

効果的または説得力のある話し方または書き方の技術
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治指導者たちはしばしば人々に影響を与えるためにレトリックを使います。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

過失; 欠陥; 失敗
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
その事故は車のブレーキシステムの故障が原因で発生しました。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

どこか
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
家の中のどこかに鍵を置いてきた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

識字障害者
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
識字障害者の村人たちは口承伝承に頼って歴史を保存していた。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

ガラスのような
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
その鉱物はガラスのような光沢を持っています。
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

丸ごと
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
彼はピザを丸ごと一人で食べた。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

受粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝶々は受粉において重要な役割を果たしています。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

取るに足らない
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
寄付は取るに足らなかったが、予想よりも小さかった。
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

揺れる
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
グラスがテーブルの端で揺れ始めた。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

巨大なもの
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
その会社は企業の巨大なものに成長しました。
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

クリーム
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
彼女はクリームを泡立てて、ふわふわにしました。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

対応した
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
主要な問題に取り組むことは、長期的な変化にとって重要です。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
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。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人権
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
人権は個人の自由を守ります。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

反抗, 頑固
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

そばかす
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
彼女の顔は可愛いそばかすで覆われていて、毎年夏になると現れます。
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

手がかり
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
顔の表情は人の感情に関する手がかりを提供します。
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

基本
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
彼はバンドに参加する前に音楽の基礎を学びました。
A1 verb /tel/

tell

言う
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
時間を教えてくれますか？
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

クローゼット
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
彼女のクローゼットはカラフルなドレスでいっぱいです。
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃な
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
この地域の肥沃な土壌は、野菜を育てるのに最適です。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。