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A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

違い
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
理論と実践の間に大きな違いがあります。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照らす
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
昇る太陽が山頂を照らした。
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

誰
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
今晩パーティーに誰が来ますか？
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
この問題をどう解決しますか？
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

オパレスセンス
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
パールは光の下で優しいオパレスセンスを持っていました。
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
兵士は誇らしげに自分の連隊の徽章を身に着けていました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

信じられない
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
彼の遅刻の言い訳は完全に信じられなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

不正
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
その政治家は選挙に勝つために不正な手段を使ったとして非難されました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

専門用語
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
法律用語では、この言葉は異なる意味を持っています。
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

上手に
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
彼女はみんなが理解できるように上手に説明した。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内戦はしばしば国家の分裂から起こる。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由な
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
卒業後、彼は自由を感じ、世界を探索する準備ができていました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

耐える
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
成功を収める前に何年もの困難に耐えなければならなかった。
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
壁の遺物はまだ見える。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

一年生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
一年生は大学での初日に緊張していました。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明日は雨の強い可能性があります。
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

運動する
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
私は週に3回ジムで運動をします。
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

公正な; 正義の; 適切な
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
裁判官は事件に公正な判断を下しました。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

塩辛い
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反論
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
彼は素早く反論した、彼が悪くないと言った。
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

統合。統一。
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
ネットワークの統合は、グローバルなコミュニケーションを改善します。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

独創的
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
彼の独創的なアイデアは現代物理学を変えました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

掘削塔
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
作業員たちは石油掘削サイトで掘削塔を組み立てました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

降格する
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
マネージャーは選手をベンチにレリゲートすることを決定しました。
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避難所
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
ハイカーたちは大雨の間、洞窟の中に避難所を見つけた。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

チャンネル; 水路; 手段;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
ニュースチャンネルは重要なイベントのライブ放送を提供しました。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻撃者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警察は現場で攻撃者を逮捕しました。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

再生
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
雨の後、森は再生の兆しを見せました。
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

発声
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
彼女は自分の不満について非常に発声していました。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

宿泊施設
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
彼らは山の近くの小さな宿泊施設に泊まりました。
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

心配な; 面倒な
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生の成績が落ちていることは、親にとって心配でした。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放棄する
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
彼らは洪水のために家を放棄しなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

アクセスできない
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
その遠隔地の村は雨季にはほとんどアクセスできません。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

妨害的な
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
妨害的な政策は経済成長を阻害した。
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

自動車運転者
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
自動車運転者は事故を見て車を止め、助けました。
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃げる
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
村人たちは洪水の間に逃げなければなりませんでした。
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

冗談を言う
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
私はただあなたと冗談を言っているだけです。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

エビ
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
シェフはココナッツミルクでおいしいエビカレーを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

締め切り;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
プロジェクト提出の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

レンジャー
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
公園のレンジャーは観光客を森の小道を案内しました。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

感染性
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 は非常に感染しやすい病気です。
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批評
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
教授は学生にお互いのエッセイを批評するように頼みました。
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科事典的
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
彼女の歴史に関する百科事典的な知識は、会議でみんなを驚かせた。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

タイル
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
キッチンの床はセラミックタイルで覆われています。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

唇
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
パーティーの前に唇に口紅を塗った。
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

飾る
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
パーティーのために部屋を飾ります。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

製品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
その会社は市場に新しい製品を発売しました。
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

反映する
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
鏡は彼女の美しい顔を反映しています。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

飲む
Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
私は毎朝水を飲みます。
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

その上
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
彼は親切で寛大で、さらに賢いです。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

難民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
難民キャンプは、何千人もの避難した家族に一時的な避難所を提供しました。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多言語の
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
彼女は多言語の家庭で育ちました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

被害を与える
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
嵐は沿岸の村に大きな被害をもたらしました。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
2階には空いているアパートがあります。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

診断する
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医者は彼に肺炎と診断しました。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目的に従う
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
シクウェイシャスな学生は、教師の意見に疑問を呈することはありませんでした。
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

権利を与える
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
従業員は有給休暇を受ける権利があります。
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

タオル
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
シャワーの後、彼女は柔らかいタオルで自分を包みました。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。
C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人工的な、真実ではない
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
彼の話の興奮は人工的で強制的に見えました。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
多くの宗教では神の全能は絶対的なものと説明されています。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
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 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

挑戦的な
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
山登りは挑戦的だったが、報われた。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模倣者; 模倣する;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
才能ある模倣者は有名人を完璧に模倣できました。
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
数学では、十進法の基数は十です。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。
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。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

応急処置
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
彼は救急車が来る前に、負傷した自転車乗りに応急処置を施した。