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C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

〜の間に
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
私は映画の間に寝てしまいました。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

四つ折り本
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいクアート本があります。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

現象
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
洪水のような現象は農業システムに影響を与える。
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
家族は息子を学業でサポートします。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

鞘に戻す
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
彼は決闘の後、素早く剣を鞘に戻した。
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

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

numismatic

貨幣学の
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
彼は世界中からの珍しいコインの収集を持っています。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

和らげる
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
その薬は痛みを和らげるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推論
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
証拠から彼の推論は正確でした。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

勉強熱心; 学問に没頭
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
彼女は図書館で何時間も過ごす勉強熱心な学生です。
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

元の; 基本的な; 本物の
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
これはオリジナルの文書で、コピーではありません。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光測定学
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
フォトメトリーは効率的な照明システムの設計に役立ちます。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

軽く取り組む
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
彼は大学時代に絵を描くことを楽しんでいた。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

オランダの
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
彼女は17世紀のオランダの絵画を楽しんでいます。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

事前に設定する
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
会議の前にいくつかのルールが事前に設定されていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

特典
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
会社の車は彼の役員職の特典のひとつだった。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

動機; 理由; 刺激
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警察は犯罪の動機を調査しています。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
彼の不専門的な行動は、会社からの解雇を引き起こしました。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 魂; 熱意; 勇気
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
チームは試合に負けても素晴らしいスピリットを見せました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

極端
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
極端な気象パターンは生態系を乱します。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。
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。
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
その会社は輸出向けの高品質な商品を生産している。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸せ
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
ローマ帝国は何世代にもわたって続きました。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

欠点; 不利; 過ちや違反に対して与えられるマーク
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
その生徒は繰り返し遅刻したため、デメリットを受けました。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最適に
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
タスクは最大の成果を上げるために最適に割り当てるべきです。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

デキャンタ
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

記憶の定着
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
睡眠は記憶の定着において重要な役割を果たします。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

モニター、監視する
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
先生は試験中に生徒を監視します。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

再活性化する
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
新しい政策は経済を再活性化することを目的としています。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

攻撃的な
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
彼女は自分の考えが挑戦されると攻撃的になった。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

ぶら下がる
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
鍵がベルトからぶら下がっていました。
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

ぶどう
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
彼女はぶどうの房を vine から取った。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

プロレタリアン
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
その運動はプロレタリアンの闘争に根ざしていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非公式; リラックス; カジュアル
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
会議は非公式でリラックスしていました。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

嫌う
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
私は本当に辛い食べ物を食べるのが嫌いです。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

責任
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
自分の行動に責任を持つことは、成熟の証です。
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。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

マナガツオ
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
レストランはご飯と一緒に美味しいマナガツオカレーを提供します。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

抑えられた; 制限された; 閉じ込められた
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
彼は抑えられた怒りを抱えており、最終的に爆発した。
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

推定; 仮定;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
法的なシステムには無罪の推定があります。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

合併症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
彼の病気は手術後に深刻な合併症を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同質の
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
クラスは同質の学生グループで構成されていました。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚な
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
彼の幼稚な冗談は観客をうんざりさせた。
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声で抗議する
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
抗議者たちは不公平な法律に反対して声高に叫んだ。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
多くの移民は仕事を見つけるために長距離を移動します。
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 ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

早い
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
彼女は会議に早く到着しました。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
出かける前にドアをロックしてください。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

視覚的
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
その映画は素晴らしい視覚的効果で賞賛されました。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝臓は脂肪の消化を助けるために胆汁を生成します。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

ティーポット
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
彼女はお茶を淹れるためにティーポットに熱いお湯を注いだ。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘着性のある
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
樹液はべたべたした質感で、彼の手にくっついていた。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

夕日
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
ロマンチックな夕日が空を黄金色に塗りつけました。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

陽気に; 楽しげに
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
子供たちはお祭りで陽気に踊りました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

上品な
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
彼女は上品な方法で話し、ゲストに感銘を与えました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

固体; 実際; 目に見える; 具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
私たちは私たちの主張を支持するために具体的な証拠が必要です。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

壊れたり損傷したりできない; とても強くて耐久性がある
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
彼らの友情は壊れない絆を形成しました。
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退するまたは不振になる
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
そのプロジェクトは資金不足で衰退し始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

正方形
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
タイルは整然とした正方形の形状をしており、床を整然と見せていました。
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

ホワイトペッパー
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
彼女はクリームスープにホワイトペッパーを加え、まろやかな辛味を加えました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

陰鬱な
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞窟は湿っぽくて、陰気で不気味な音が響いていました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猟
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
狩猟は多くの国で厳格に規制されています。
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。
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

オーディション
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
彼女は学校の劇で主役の役をオーディションした。