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C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

企業家精神のある
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
彼女は企業家精神のある若い起業家です。
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
彼は静かに部屋を出ました。
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
彼は世界を旅行したいという強い欲望を持っています。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。
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 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。
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。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一晩で; 突然; 非常に速く
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
街は一晩で変わった。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

倒れる
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
長い戦いの後、彼は地面に倒れて横たわった。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主的な統治は平等な権利を保証します。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

揺れ; 衝撃; バカ者
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
電車の突然の揺れで乗客は一瞬バランスを失いました。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

サンゴ礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
セント・マーチン島はそのサンゴ礁で知られています。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

顕著な
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
彼は高等教育のために海外に行った。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
内省を通じて、彼女は自分の感情に対する深い洞察を得ました。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
はい、5時にそこに行きます。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

もう一つ
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
もう一杯の紅茶をいただけますか？
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。
A1 noun /her/

Hair

髪
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
彼女はこの夏、さっぱりとした新しい外見のために長い髪を短くすることに決めました。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周り; あたり; 約
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
周りを見てみると、たくさんの美しい花が見える。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公然と; 公開で;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
その会社は新しい方針を公開で発表しました。
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

擦り切れた
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
彼の靴は古くて擦り切れていた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

反論可能な
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
彼の議論は弱く、簡単に反論可能だった。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

ぼんやりした
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
悲しい知らせを聞いた後、彼はぼんやりしているように見えた。
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
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。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

木の幹
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
木の幹は太くて強かった。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

薄紅色
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに薄紅色のドレスを着ていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

変種；異なるバージョン
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
この単語にはいくつかの異なる綴りがあります。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

負う
Meaning
To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.
Example
He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.
彼は間違った場所に駐車して罰金を科せられた。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区別する特徴
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
人間の区別する特徴は抽象的に考える能力です。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

創作物
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
彼の創作物は世界を驚かせた。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

蓄積
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
ほこりの蓄積が家電の効率に影響を与える。
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

コピー
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
会議のためにこの文書をコピーしてください。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

歩道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
彼女はバス停まで歩道を歩いた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

輝かしい / 明白な
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
レポートには明らかな間違いがありました。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

驚くべき; 予想外の
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
子供たちが新しい言語をどれだけ早く学ぶかは驚くべきことです。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
彼女は古代文明について学ぶために考古学を学ぶことに決めました。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

アニメーションされた
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
そのアニメーション映画は子供たちと大人たちに愛されました。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

制限する
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
予算削減のため、会社は支出を削減しなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意図
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
彼女の意図はコミュニティの教育の質を向上させることでした。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

同一の; 全く同じ
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
双子は完全に同じに見えます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

適応
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
気候変動への適応は回復力にとって重要です。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
その米袋は五キログラムあります。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

肌
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学者
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

ウッドアップル
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
ウッドアップルは硬い殻を持っていますが、内部には甘い果肉があります
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

気難しい
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
感情への調和は関係を改善する。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

古いロープの繊維
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
船大工たちは木の板の隙間を塞ぐためにオーカムを使いました。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

エチケット
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
適切なエチケットは、女性が部屋に入るときに立ち上がることを求めます。
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会議
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
取締役会は予算を最終決定するために会議を開きました。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完全
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
彼女は人間であることの一部として自分の不完全さを受け入れた。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的または最も完璧な例
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
アーティストの作品はモダニズムの典型的な例です。
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今日は青空が広がる美しい日です！
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

闘争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立のための闘争が国を団結させた。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

ブルース
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
ブルース音楽を聴くと、いつも彼を落ち着かせる。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

暴力的な人物; 不良;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
不良は店主を金のために脅した。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

婚約する
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
彼は若い頃、王女と婚約していた。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

ナプキン
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
彼女は食事の前に膝の上にナプキンを置きました。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
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。
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

暴風; ビューフォートスケールで7から10の強風
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
漁船は接近する暴風雨のため、早めに港に戻った。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

カバー; 外殻
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
整備士はエンジンの外殻を取り外して内部の部品を調べました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
車は高速道路で故障しました。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.