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B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

引きずる
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
彼女は重いスーツケースを階段で引きずらなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

毒性のある; 悪意のある;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
毒ヘビはすばやく獲物を攻撃した。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ドーマー窓
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
その古い家には庭を見下ろすドーマー窓がありました。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

根本的な理由
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
彼の決断の背後にある理由は明確に説明されました。
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

お守り
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
彼は幸運のためにポケットに小さなお守りをいつも持っていました。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

安っぽくて派手だが、質が悪い
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
彼女は安っぽくて派手なネックレスをしていて、簡単に壊れた。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

無謬性
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
いくつかの宗教団体は、自分たちの聖典の誤りのなさを強く主張しています。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

その上
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
その計画は簡単で、さらに、手頃な価格です。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

拡張された
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
彼らは今夏、ヨーロッパで拡張された休暇を過ごしました。
B1 noun

Kindness

親切; 優しさ; 思いやり
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮かれたスピーチ
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

統一された
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
統一されたアプローチはより良い結果を促進します。
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

騒動
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
バーの外での騒動が警察の注意を引きました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指示
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
機械を使用する前に指示をよく読んでください。
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

頑固
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
彼は論理的な議論にもかかわらず頑固なままでいた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

魅力的だが手の届かない
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鮮なパンの魅力的な香りがベーカリーを満たした。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
その王国は豊かな文化と伝統で知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

見せかけの
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
その政治家の議論は見せかけのもので、説得力があるように見えたが、実際の証拠は欠けていた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

領事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
領事は、パスポートを失った旅行者を助けました。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

汚点; マーク; 腐敗または汚染
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
スキャンダルは彼の評判に永続的な汚点を残しました。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

顧客
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
店主は笑顔で顧客を迎えました。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

報酬; 報奨金; 料金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
その仕事は優れた報酬と福利厚生を提供します。
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

細胞 / セル
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
囚人は小さなセルに閉じ込められた。
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副王
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
バイセロイは王の名のもとに植民地を統治しました。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

急ぎ; 焦り
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
列車に乗るための急いで、テーブルから財布を取るのを忘れました。
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

親戚, 家族
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。
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 /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

キャビン
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
彼らは山中の快適なキャビンで週末を過ごしました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

六番目
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
彼はレースで六番目に終わった。
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

定期的な
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
彼女は毎朝6時に定期的な運動をします。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。
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 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

歓迎; 受け入れ; イベント;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
結婚式のレセプションは美しいホテルで行われました。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

ショット
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
彼はゴールに向かってショットを打った。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

さようなら
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
出発する前に彼女にさようならと言った。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水性の
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
溶液は水性の形でした。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

美味しい食べ物の小さな一切れ; 面白い情報の小さな部分
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美味しいおつまみを出しました。
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行する
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
彼らは大きなグループと一緒に南極大陸へ旅行しました。
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保証する
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
彼はすべてがうまくいくと彼女に確信を与えた。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

慈悲
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
裁判官は慈悲を示し、より軽い判決を与えました。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校は新しい規則について話し合うために集会を開きました。
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

部族の
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
部族コミュニティは何世代にもわたりその文化を守り続けてきました。
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

ファッション
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
ミニマリストデザインは現在ファッションです。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黒胡椒
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

弁護士
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
その弁護士は法廷で彼の依頼人を弁護するために強力な証拠を提示した。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬される
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
彼は大学で尊敬されている教授です。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父は魂の神性について話しました。
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

執着や過度な興味
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
完璧主義への執着がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせた。
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

仮定された
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
これは問題の仮定された解決策です。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

大食い
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
彼は一度に三枚の大きなピザを食べきることができる大食いとして知られていました。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

相続人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
彼女は家族の財産の相続人となった。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

滑らかで光沢のある
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
彼女は光沢のある黒いスポーツカーを運転していました。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

建てる
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
彼らは町の広場に像を建てました。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

繊維
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
ラジオ波の研究はインドで早く始まりました。
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗野な
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
彼の粗野な態度にもかかわらず、彼はとても優しい心を持っていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

無感覚の
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
岩は意識のない無感覚の物体です。
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

賞賛に値する
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
彼女の他人を助ける献身は本当に賞賛に値します。
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

一貫性のある
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
彼のスピーチは明確で一貫していました。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

擬人化
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
そのアニメでは、二本足で歩く擬人化された猫が登場します。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封鎖
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海上封鎖により物資が港に届くのを防ぎました。