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B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐敗; 分解; 老化
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
その古い建物は長年の無視の後、腐敗の兆しを示していた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

魂の転生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代の哲学者たちは、しばしば魂の転生について議論していました。
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

積極的に
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
彼は地域社会サービスに積極的に参加しています。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

継続
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

ふらふら歩く
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
その老人は杖をついて道路をふらふら歩きながら渡った。
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
裁判官は有罪の役人を職務に不適格と宣言した。
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬虫類
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
トカゲは庭で見られる一般的な爬虫類です。
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

文化や芸術に無関心または敵対的な人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
彼は現代アートを拒否したことでフィリスティンと批判された。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警報ベル
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
データ漏洩は厳重なセキュリティ強化のための警報ベルのように鳴った。
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

ノミネートする
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
委員会は彼女を賞にノミネートすることに決めました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

ファイナンス
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
その会社は大手銀行から資金を調達しました。
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

満たす
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
グラスに水を注いでください。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

運動
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
自由運動は独立への道を切り開いた。
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

植え付ける
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
親は子供に良い価値観を植え付けようとしています。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
子供は早く寝なければならないことについて不平を言った。
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 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

振付
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
バレエの振付は息を呑むほど素晴らしかった。
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主に
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
プロジェクトの成功は主にチームワークによるものだった。
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
彼女は工学の学位を取得しました。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突然の鋭い痛みまたは感情的苦痛
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
議論後、彼女は罪悪感のパンを感じた。
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。
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。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守護神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
アテナはアテネの守護神と見なされていました。
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

自分の尊厳を損ねて何かをする
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
王は平民に返答することをしなかった。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

労働者のグループを担当する人、特に工場や建設現場で
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
フォアマンは建設現場で作業員を監督しました。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最小
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
これは利用可能な最も安価なオプションです。
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

小売
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
この会社は衣類とアクセサリーの小売を専門としています。
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

刻む
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
アーティストはガラスに自分のイニシャルを刻みました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

ベッドシーツ
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
清潔な白いベッドシーツは彼女の肌に柔らかく感じました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

信じがたい
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
彼女が話した話はあまりにも信じられないほどで、誰も彼女を信じなかった。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

ためらう
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
助けを求めることを躊躇しないでください。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古代ギリシャ人はポリシズムを実践し、ゼウスやアテナのような神々を崇拝していました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

検死
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
検死は、犠牲者が中毒で亡くなったことを明らかにしました。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
店は道路の側にあります。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

ビタミン
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
果物や野菜はビタミンの豊富な源です。
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

友情; 優しさ
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
ホストのコーディアリティはすべてのゲストが歓迎され、快適に感じさせました。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

エラー; 間違い
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
計算のエラーにより、不正確な結果が出ました。
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

貨物船
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
貨物船は、電子機器で満載のコンテナを海を越えて運びました。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

塩漬けの魚
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
塩漬けの魚はシーフードを保存する伝統的な方法です。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗議する
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
市民たちは新しい税制政策に抗議した。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

無敵
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
そのチームは10試合連続で勝利した後、無敵に見えた。
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

根本的な理由
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
彼の決断の背後にある理由は明確に説明されました。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

所属する
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
彼女はチームに本当に所属していると感じていました。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韓国の
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
私たちは夕食のために韓国のレストランに行きました。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
その本の価格は5ポンドです。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

習慣
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
彼女は早く起きました、彼女がするのが習慣だったように。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

信頼する; 誰かまたは何かに信頼を示す
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
彼女はあまりにも信頼しすぎて、彼が言うことをすべて信じていました。
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

平等に
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
賞金は受賞者の間で平等に分けられました。
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

時間によって擦り切れた
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
時間によって擦り切れた家は、歴史と郷愁を感じさせた。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸せ
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝固
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
切り傷の後、血液はすぐに凝固しました。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

連絡係
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
彼女は会社と顧客の間のリエゾンとして働いています。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

調査 / 問い合わせ
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委員会は財務の不正行為に関する調査を開始しました。
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

極端な恐怖; 嫌悪
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
彼女はクモに対してフォビアがあります。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

いつでも; 常に; どんな方法でも
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
あなたはパリに行ったことがありますか？
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
現代医療は寿命を延長しました。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
私は宿題に助けが必要です。
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

ヴァイオリン
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
彼女はオーケストラで美しくヴァイオリンを弾きます。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

理解不可能な、または測定不可能な; 非常に深い
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海は地平線まで広がると、測り知れないように見えました。
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

何でも
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
あなたは何でも好きなものを選んでください。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
彼女は料理を始める前に袖をまくった。
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。