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C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

中止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
サービスの中止は多くの顧客を失望させました。
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

物語
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
その老人は冒険の物語を話した。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

考えさせる
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
その映画は深く考えさせられ、永続的な印象を残しました。
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

大西洋を横断する
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
彼らはニューヨークからロンドンへのトランスアトランティック便に乗った。
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

帰る
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
私は明日家に帰ります。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新参者
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
その新参者はチームによって温かく迎えられました。
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

密閉する、封鎖する
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
壁の亀裂を密閉することで害虫の侵入を防げます。
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

おしゃべり
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
夕食の後で長いおしゃべりをしました。
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

腕前
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
スポーツでの腕前はチームの力を高めます。
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

発見的
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
教師は自学を促すために発見的な技法を使用します。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

思いやり
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
彼女はいつも学生たちの幸福に気を配っていました。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

祝典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
その都市は独立記念日に大規模な祝典を開催した。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

強盗
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
警察は地元の店での強盗事件を調査しています。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡し
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
容疑者の引渡しは法的問題のため遅れました。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光沢
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
ダイヤモンドは輝く光沢を持っていた。
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

一時停止
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
ノートを取る間にビデオを一時停止してください。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修正
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
計画には修正が必要でした。
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

貿易促進
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
貿易促進は経済成長を促進します。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸せ
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

フラッシュカード
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
フラッシュカードは迅速な記憶に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

空腹で; 欲張って; 熱心に
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
犬は数時間食べていなかった後、空腹で食べました。
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

焦げる
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
シェフはステーキを焼きすぎてしまった。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

風習
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会的な風習は、しばしば人々が公共の場でどのように振る舞うかを決定します。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

異議を唱える
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
私はあなたの状況評価に同意しません。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可能
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
森林の回復は、破壊が続くと不可能になる可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

ジャグリングする
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
彼は仕事、勉強、家族の責任を同時にこなそうとしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

広い; 広大
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
この地点で川は非常に広いです。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春には花が咲きます。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首長
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村の首長は重要な決定を下しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

要塞
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古代の要塞は何世代にもわたり町を守っていた。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

逆説
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由の逆説は、それに規則が必要であるということです。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利貸し
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律は高利貸しを厳しく禁止しています。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

トング
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
グリルから熱い肉片をつかむためにトングを使います。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

本物の; 真実の; 偽物ではない
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物館は古代文明からの本物の遺物のみを展示しています。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

黄昏
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
私たちは黄昏時にビーチを歩いていました。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
その映画は最初の週に100万ドル以上を稼ぎました。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

狂気; 精神疾患
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
弁護人は、被告人が狂気によって無罪であると主張した。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

調味料やソース
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
ケチャップとマスタードはハンバーガーによく使われる調味料です。
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

道化師; サーカスの中で特に伝統的な衣装と誇張されたメイクをしたコメディアン
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
子供たちは面白いクラウンの愚かな仕草に大笑いしました。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

ペンタヘドロン
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
幾何学の授業で、先生はペンタヘドロンの構造を説明しました。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

油圧の
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
機械工は機械の油圧システムを修理しました。
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

無期限で
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
プロジェクトは無期限で延期されました。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

ロマンス
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
彼らの恋愛は、大学の図書館で出会ったときに始まった。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

二重に
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
彼女は賞を受賞し、昇進した後、二重に幸運だと感じました。
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。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

田舎
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
彼女は田舎の静けさと美しさを楽しんでいる。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

ブルジョア
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
その小説は都市住民のブルジョア生活様式を批判している。
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消える
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを消した。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血帯
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
医師は出血を止めるために止血帯を使用しました。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

協力する
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
ボランティアは地元の組織とよく協力しています。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生たちはベンチに座った。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲れた; くたびれた
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
彼女は12時間働いた後、疲れを感じました。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
メディアによって論争は誇張されました。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

確立された
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
民主主義は強力な指導の下で確立されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隠遁
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

謎
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
その古代の謎は何年もの間、すべての学者を困らせました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三部コピー
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
文書は公式用に三部コピーで準備されました。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

追いかける
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
一度に二匹のウサギを追いかけないでください。