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A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

階下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
階下に行ってロビーで待ってください。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

柔らかくする
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
熱はバターをすぐに柔らかくします。
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

試験
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
彼女は最終試験のために一生懸命勉強した。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

ベッド
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
彼女は毎朝仕事に行く前にベッドを整えます。
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

現れる
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
計画を立てないと問題が現れることがあります。
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

署名
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
ページの下部で契約書にサインしてください。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

強調する
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
先生は宿題の重要性を強調した。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意を払う
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
あなたは先生のアドバイスに耳を傾けるべきです。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

価値; 価格; 重要性
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
このアンティークの花瓶は私たちの家族にとって大きな感情的価値があります。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根絶する
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
ワクチンプログラムは感染症を根絶するのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

システム
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育システムには大きな改革が必要です。
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

規制する
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
政府は食品安全を規制しています。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

経済
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
安定した経済は国家の成長に不可欠です。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

重要でない
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
その詳細は主要な問題と比べて重要でないように思えた。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景色
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
山の頂上から、私たちは谷底の息を呑むような景色を堪能しました。
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

アウトライン; 概要; 計画
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
先生はコースのアウトラインを提供しました。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

なだめる
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
彼は怒った神々をなだめるために贈り物を捧げました。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

欠点
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度的な欠点は学生の行動に悪影響を与える。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

皮肉な
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の皮肉な口調は、皆を不快にさせました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊外
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
彼らは子供たちを都市の騒音から遠ざけるために静かな郊外に引っ越しました。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永続性、永遠、継続性
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
契約は永続的な支払いを保証します。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

オペレーター
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
機械オペレーターは、すべてがスムーズに動作することを確認しました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
彼は高齢者の世話をするために、老年医学を専門にしました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

恐ろしい/尊敬すべき
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
彼女は全員から尊敬を集める恐ろしいリーダーだった。
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

ゴースト
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
その古い館は、前の所有者のゴーストによって幽霊が出ると噂されていました。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

信頼, 認めること
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
証人は被告のアリバイに信頼をおいた。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鳥肌
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
ホラー映画で鳥肌が立った。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

溶かす
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
作業員は工場で鉱石から鉄を溶かして取り出します。
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
著者は歴史的な文脈を説明するために脚注を追加しました。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

攻撃的
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
営業マンは契約を結ぶために攻撃的な戦略を使用しました。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

生まれつきの; 生来の; 内在的な
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
彼女は音楽のための生まれつきの才能を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

美しく
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで美しく歌った。
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

犬小屋; 犬の繁殖や預かりを行う施設
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
犬は裏庭の木製のケネルで快適に寝ていました。
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

古いタイプの銃
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
兵士たちは戦場にマスケットを持ち込んだ。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避難所
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
試験中、図書館は学生たちの避難所となった。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

考え
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
彼女は未来についての突然の考えを持っていた。
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
この仕事を1日で終わらせるのは不可能です。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

クッション / 詰め物
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子には快適さのために余分なパディングがありました。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

関連; 結びついている
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
これらの二つの問題はお互いに密接に関連しています。
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

練習
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
毎日の練習は流暢さを改善します。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

正直で道徳的に正しい; 垂直または立っている位置
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
彼女は正直で正しいビジネスウーマンとして知られています。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

追加メロディー
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱団は賛美歌に美しい追加メロディーを加えました。
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

自由時間
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

高貴にする
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
彼の自己犠牲的な行動は、他の人々の目に彼の人格を高めました。
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

前に
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
彼女は会議が始まる前に到着した。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

把握するための適応
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
サルはそのプリヘンシル尾を使って枝からぶら下がっていた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
彼の行動はイベント中ずっと非の打ち所がなかった。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善する
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
練習はあなたのスキルを向上させる手助けをします。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

率直
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
彼女は社会問題について率直に話すことで知られています。
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

高齢者; 年配; 高齢
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
その高齢の男性は杖を使ってゆっくり歩いていました。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

飢え死に
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
彼は砂漠で飢え死にするために放置された。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

スロークッカー
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
仕事に行く前にチキンと野菜をスロークッカーに入れました。
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

ランタナ
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
ランタナの花は庭に蝶を引き寄せます。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女性
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
カウンターにいる女性が私を助けてくれました。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

高度
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者たちは数時間の登攀後、高い高度に達しました。
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操作
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
メディア操作は公共の意見に影響を与えます。
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

マスタード
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに風味を加えるためにマスタードの種を加えました。