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C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

グリルする
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
彼女は鶏肉を金色に焼くまで焼いた。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

儚い
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
夕日の美しさは儚く、数分で消えてしまった。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
その国は腐敗に覆われていた。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

裏切りの
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
スパイは裏切りの行動で処刑されました。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

オオカミ
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
オオカミは満月に向かって遠吠えした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

臆病者
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
彼はいじめっ子に立ち向かわなかったので、自分を臆病者だと言った。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

消す / 自分を目立たなくする
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
会議中に他の人が輝けるように、自分自身を消し続けました。
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

退屈
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
長時間の会議の退屈さはしばしばモチベーションを奪います。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

贅沢; 豪華; 気前の良い
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は贅沢な祝いで、数百人のゲストが招待された。
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一気に飲む
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
彼は長い一日の後、ビールを一気に飲んだ。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

関与
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
彼のプロジェクトへの関与は重要だった。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

満足
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
プロジェクトを完成させた後、彼女は大きな満足感を感じました。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

賢い; 機知に富んだ; よく着飾った; スタイリッシュ
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
彼女はテクノロジー株に投資するという賢い決断を下しました。
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

関連する
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
彼女のコメントは議論に関連していませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

成長や生命の基本的なプロセスに関連する、しばしば意識的な思考や活動なしで
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
事故の後、患者は植物状態にとどまっていました。
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

フェイント, 偽りの動き
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
ボクサーは右に打つ前に左にフェイントをかけました。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

豪華な
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
彼の豪華なライフスタイルは高価な車や豪華な休暇を含んでいました。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

震える
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
彼女は話す前に恐怖で震え始めました。
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

ひづめ
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
馬のひづめは鋭い岩に踏んだ後、けがをしました。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

カーブ; 曲がり角
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
川の先に鋭いカーブがあります。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

関係なく
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
彼女は天気に関係なくパーティーに行きます。
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。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
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.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

ポテンシャル
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
イノベーションのポテンシャルは計り知れない。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。
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。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好的に, 親切に
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
彼らは議論を交わすことなく、友好的にその問題を話し合った。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

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

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

模様 / パターン
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
そのドレスには美しい花柄のパターンがありました。
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

前進
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
部隊は橋を確保するために前進しました。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

連続体
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
生と死はしばしば同じ連続体の一部と見なされます。
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危険にさらす
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
彼の無謀な行動は彼のキャリアを危険にさらす可能性がある。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟練
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
彼女は複雑な数学の問題を解決するのが得意です。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

ナス
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
母は昼食にナスのカレーを作りました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

聞こえない
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
その音の中で彼女の声はほとんど聞こえなかった。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

桟橋
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
貨物は桟橋で荷降ろしされました。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

ためらい
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
彼の答えに対するためらいは、誰もが彼の自信に疑問を抱かせました。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

今後の
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
今後のイベントは来週行われます。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

麺
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

奇妙で個人的な
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
彼の独特な行動は彼を同僚たちから区別させた。
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

調和、統一
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
異なる方針の調和は一貫した結果を保証します。
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
あなたの努力があなたの成功を決定します。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

ビジネスファイナンス
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
効果的なビジネスファイナンスは利益性を高めます。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

劣等
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
この素材は以前使ったものより劣っています。
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

弱める
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
長い病気で老人は弱りました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

資源効率的
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
資源効率的な農業は、水とエネルギーを節約します。
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

下
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
地下室は一階の下にあります。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

子孫
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
彼は裕福な実業家の家族の子孫です。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏見
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
裁判官は事件で偏見を示したとして批判されました。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

植民地の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
植民地支配は地元の政府を抑圧した。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

一般の人
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
祭りは、平民と貴族市民の両方に楽しませられました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

無表情
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
衝撃的なニュースにもかかわらず、彼女は無表情のままでした。
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

冗長な
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'無料ギフト'と言うことは冗長と見なされます。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
その高齢者は助けなしでは歩けないほど脆弱だった。
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

後ろ
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
私たちの後ろの車はクラクションを鳴らしていました。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐食
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
鉄のパイプは水にさらされて時間が経つにつれて腐食しました。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

終点
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
長い旅の後、電車はついに終点に到着しました。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

ターンキー
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名の; 名前のない
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
著者は匿名のペンネームでその本を出版した。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

上に; 上方
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
飛行機は雲の上を飛んでいました。
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内面的に
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
彼女は外見では微笑んだが、内心では心配していた。
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

エピソード
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

アクセス
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
学生は24時間いつでも図書館にアクセスできます。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

非生産的; 効率が悪い
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会議は非生産的で、全員の時間を無駄にしました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

裏切り者
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
戦争中、彼は侵略者を助けたため、クイズリングとしてレッテルを貼られました。