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C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

二重母音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
'コイン'という単語には二重母音が含まれています。
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

驚くべき方法で
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
彼女はコンペティションで驚くべき成果を上げました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

催眠的な
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
その音楽は聴衆に催眠的な効果を与えました。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
ライオンはジャングルの猛獣です。
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

証明する
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
証拠は彼の無実を証明するだろう。
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

脳の活動をリアルタイムで表示し、脳機能の自己調整を教える技術
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
ニューロフィードバックは認知機能とリラクゼーションを高めます。
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

範囲
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
そのプロジェクトは私たちのリソースの範囲を超えています。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依存
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
テクノロジーへの依存がインターネットなしでは仕事を困難にした。
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
満月は夜空で明るく輝いています
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

会合
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
彼らはカフェで秘密の会合を手配しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺繍
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
彼女は枕カバーに花を刺繍した。
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

産科
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
彼女は産科を学んで、出産専門医になろうとしている。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

チャンス
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
仕事のチャンスが減少しました。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

戦後
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
戦後の時期には、顕著な経済成長が見られました。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

無意識; 意識を失った
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
患者は手術後、数時間無意識の状態でした。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

連続的な; 連続した
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
チームは三回連続して試合に勝ちました。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

無給の; 支払いなし
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
彼女は無給のインターンとして6ヶ月間働きました。
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育システムの改革は優先事項でした。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育的; 有益な; 情報豊かな
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
そのドキュメンタリーは非常に教育的で有益でした。
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

謙虚
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
彼の成功にもかかわらず、彼は謙虚で親切だった。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生動物の回廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生動物の回廊は断片化した生息地を繋ぎ、種の移動を可能にします。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

主張する
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

ハクジラ
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
ハクジラは優雅に水から飛び跳ねた。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

月曜日
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
私は月曜日に新しい仕事を始めます。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

怒っている; 怒った;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
彼女は誰かが彼女のお気に入りの花瓶を壊したので怒っていた。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契約
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
家主と借家人は財産を維持するために契約に署名しました。
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

恐ろしい; 恐怖を引き起こす; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
私たちの休暇中、天気は恐ろしかった。
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

時代
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
ルネサンスは大きな芸術的および文化的業績の時代でした。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

排除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排出の排除は優先事項です。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

サイクロイド曲線
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

苗字 / あだ名
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
彼の苗字は文学界で広く知られている。
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

反応; 応答
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
政府の危機への反応は迅速で決定的でした。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡立てた
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
彼女は泡立てたカプチーノを注文しました。
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

七不思議
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
世界の七不思議は人類の素晴らしさを反映しています。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。
A2 noun /æd/

ad

広告
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

退屈な
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
講義は退屈すぎて、観客の半分が寝てしまった。
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
人種に基づいたステレオタイプは有害です。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

旅行を始める
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
グループは長い旅行を始めるところです。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

味がない
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。
A1 noun /mæn/

man

男性
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
その男性は子供が通りを渡るのを手伝いました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

乗り出す
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
彼女は医学の新しいキャリアを始める決断を下しました。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

クリスタル
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
彼女はきらめくクリスタルのネックレスを身につけていました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

蔓延する
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐敗は市の行政で蔓延していた。
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

オリンピック
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
彼女はオリンピックに出場するために一生懸命トレーニングをしました。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医師
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医師はその状態を治療するために薬を処方しました。
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

隣接した; 近接した; 隣国の
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
私たちは貿易のために隣国をよく訪れます。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

儚い
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春は美しいが、儚い。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
すべての学生は学校で制服を着なければなりません。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
来年、会社が合併するという噂があります。
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
馬は大きな速さで野原を駆け抜けました。
A1 verb /send/

send

送る
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
詳細な情報を含むメールを送ります。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

行列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
王の到着は壮大な行列で印象付けられた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

資金調達
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
その組織は資金調達イベントを開催しています。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

木曜日
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
木曜日に会議が予定されています。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

独創性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
アーティストの作品は大きな独創性と創造性を示した。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
彼は火災訓練中に最寄りの出口をすぐに見つけた。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。
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 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形の物体;地球;地球の球形モデル
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
先生は地球儀を使って、学生たちに異なる国々の位置を示しました。
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

訪れる
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
私たちは今週末に博物館を訪れる予定です。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

コーチ
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
サッカーのコーチは試合前にチームを励ました。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容詞
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
形容詞は名詞に詳しい情報を加えます。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

目覚めている; 意識的な
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
彼女は試験のために目覚めている時間を勉強に費やしました。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

疲れ知らず
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了させるために疲れ知らずで働きました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

無力化する
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。