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C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

夢中
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて、時間を忘れた。
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

最も近い
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
彼は私の最も親しい友人です。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

剥製
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
博物館には大量の剥製が展示されていた。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

別々に
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
彼らは会議に別々に行くことに決めた。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

ますます
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水は常温で液体です。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

二重音字
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'電話'という言葉では、'ph'の文字が二重音字を形成します。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

フィランソロピー
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
フィランソロピーは多くの発展途上国で医療を改善するのに役立っています。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
医学教育は大幅に改善されました。
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

オプション
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
自宅またはオフィスから仕事をするオプションがあります。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
彼は書類を混乱させ、報告書を見つけられなかった。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推進剤
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
ロケットは液体推進剤を使用して宇宙に打ち上げられます。
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

無慈悲な; 残酷な; 情け容赦ない
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
その無慈悲な独裁者は、彼の敵に対して一切の慈悲を示さなかった。
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

ゴミ; 廃棄物; 低品質または低価値のもの
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
出かける前にゴミを出してください。
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

繊細な装飾細工、通常は金または銀で作られた
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
ネックレスは複雑な金のフィリグリーで飾られていました。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜はその苦味を減らすために香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

エレファントアップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分離; 分割; 切断
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
二国間の分離は平和的でした。
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

通して
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
彼女は一晩中働き続けた。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生たちは勉強グループを作った。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

アドバイス
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
専門家は空気の質を向上させるためのアドバイスを提供します。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

称賛する
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
先生は生徒たちの努力を称賛しました。
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

悪名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
そのスキャンダルは政治家を悪名に追いやった。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

サービス
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医療業界のサービスは、福祉に不可欠です。
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.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

貯金
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
多くの人々は不動産に貯金を投資します。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前例のない知識
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
アルテミスは太陽系に関する前例のない知識を提供する。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

合理化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
彼の間違いの合理化は説得力がなかった。
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 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王は戴冠式の際に素晴らしい王冠をかぶっていました。
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

釘
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
彼は木の板に釘を打ち込んだ。
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

塗油の儀式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目標; 目的地;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
彼女の目標は医者になり、支援が不足している地域の人々を助けることです。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

想像を絶する
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
破壊の規模は想像を絶するもので、私たちはそれを目の当たりにするまでわかりませんでした。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

揺れる
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震で建物が揺れた。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

広げる
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
彼らは家を広げることに決めました。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深さ; 深いまたは深遠な特質
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
この地域の海の深さは3,000メートルを超えています。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公開処罰装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐敗した役人は町の人々に嘲笑されるためにピロリーに置かれました。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声で
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
彼はみんなに聞こえるように大声で話した。
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

光沢のある; 輝く;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
その新しい光沢のある車は皆の注意を引きました。
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

砕石で道路を覆う
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
政府は古い田舎道を砕石で覆うことを決定した。
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

譲歩する、柔らかくなる
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
何時間もの懇願の後、彼女はついに譲歩した。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

請願
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
彼女は激しい議論の中で平和を求める請願をしました。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

祭り
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
一晩中、祭りの音が聞こえていました。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
子供時代は人生の中で形成的な段階としてよく説明されます。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼地
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
ハイカーたちは沼地に足を取られました。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

水素
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
水素は多くのエネルギーシステムでクリーンな燃料として使用されています。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

電話
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
私は電話を充電する必要があります。
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
彼は裏切った人々に対して一切の同情を感じなかった。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

ブレスレット
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
彼女は誕生日のプレゼントとして金のブレスレットをもらった。
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分類された
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
その都市は高度に汚染されていると分類されました。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

アスターの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
秋の庭で紫のアスターの花が美しく咲きました。
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
アインシュタインは科学の世界で巨人でした。
A1 verb /riːd/

read

読む
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
私は寝る前に本を読みます。
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。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

論争の的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
その政策は論争を呼び起こし続けています。
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小高い丘; 小山
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
子供たちは夏休みに家の裏の草むらの丘を転がるのが好きでした。
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

実行可能な; 実用的な
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
この問題を迅速に解決するために、実行可能な解決策が必要です。
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

機関
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
機関はガバナンスにおいて重要な役割を果たしています。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部の
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
脳の前部は論理的思考を制御します。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通の; 一般的な; 特別ではない
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
それはオフィスでのただの普通の日でした。
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

約束を破る
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
その会社は賃金を引き上げるという約束を破りました。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。