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C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

サギ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
サギは水辺でじっとして、魚を待っていました。
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。
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

さつまいも
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
ローストさつまいもは健康的でおいしいサイドディッシュを作ります。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

明らかにする
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
彼女は情報の源を明らかにすることを拒否しました。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

預け場所, 保管所
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家のデポジトリはすべての政府債券を保護しています。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

後悔している
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
彼女は自分の間違いに気づいた後、後悔していた。
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特別な
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
これは見逃せない特別な機会です。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

同盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
グローバルアライアンスは環境の持続可能性を促進します。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

夢を見る
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
私はよく空を飛ぶ夢を見ます。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

その上
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
その仕事は挑戦的です。その上、優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

そんなに
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
彼女はプレゼントにとても喜んでいた。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

ローマの / 古代ローマの市民
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
ローマ帝国は現代文明に多大な影響を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

亀裂
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
トカゲは石の間の亀裂に隠れていた。
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

良い; 素晴らしい; 薄い; 繊細な; 高品質な
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
今日は天気が良いです。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

風刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
その風刺的な漫画は政府の新しい政策を嘲笑しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

ライセンス保持者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
ライセンス保持者はすべての規制を遵守する責任があります。
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚かましさ、迷惑をかける
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
彼女は秘密を胸にしまっておいた。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

ステント
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
ステントはロボット技術を使って成功裏に配置されました。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

グローバリゼーション
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
グローバリゼーションは世界中の経済を結びつけました。
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡黙
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
彼は会議でほとんど話さない寡黙な人だった。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

ホラー; 恐怖; 嫌悪
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
生存者は、村全体を破壊した地震の恐怖を描写しました。
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

自分自身
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
自分自身の世話をしなさい。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

気まぐれな; 不安定な; 変わりやすい;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
彼の気まぐれな性格は、彼の約束を信じることを難しくした。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
彼は試験の結果に不満でした。
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 /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

痩せこけた
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
何週間もの病気の後、彼は青白くて痩せこけて見えた。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

障害
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗議は群衆が暴力的になったときに障害に終わった。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

ルネサンス
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
その都市は1990年代に文化的なルネサンスを経験しました。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全に; 完全に
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
私はこのプロジェクトに完全にコミットしています。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春には花が咲きます。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。
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。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

托恩修亞
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
修道士は宗教的な入門儀式の一環としてトンシュアを受けました。
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混ぜる
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
彼女は慎重に材料を混ぜます。
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神聖
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
彼らは古い大学の神聖な廊下を歩いた。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不当な要求
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

リスト
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
裁判官はセッションを開始する前にリストを確認しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

人形
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
小さな女の子はお気に入りの人形をしっかり抱きしめました。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

統計的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
報告書は人口増加に関する統計データを提供しています。
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

イライラさせる
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
彼の絶え間ないハミングが部屋の中でみんなをイライラさせ始めた。
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
先生は毎回の授業の始めに出席を取ります。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

幅; 広がり
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
川の幅は約50メートルです。
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

圧倒的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大きな仕事は圧倒的に感じることがあります。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

大規模な人々のグループ、特に兵士; 大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
ローマ軍は軍団に分かれていました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

熱意; 情熱; 熱狂
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
彼女のプロジェクトへの熱意はチーム全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

徐々に
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
徐々に変化することはより持続可能です。
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

評価
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
その映画は批評家から高い評価を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

知恵;賢さ;整然としたモダンな外観
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
問題解決の際の彼女の知恵は、皆に感銘を与えました。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

余白; 範囲
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
ページの余白にメモを書いてください。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山からの景色は比類のないものでした。
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

軽い笑い
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
彼は面白いジョークを聞いて軽くクスクス笑った。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群れ
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
観光客は夏にビーチに集まりました。
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

増加させる
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
会社は労働力を増加させる計画を立てています。
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前例のない
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
科学における前例のない進歩は人間の生活を変えました。
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

メロディ; 音楽の旋律
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
彼女は夕食を作りながら、美しいメロディを口ずさんでいました。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

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

Impulse

衝動; 突然の欲求
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
彼女は衝動で高価なドレスを買い、後でその購入を後悔しました。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

皮肉を言う / 一致する
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
彼の行動は彼の言葉と一致していなかった。
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

急速な成長または拡張
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
テクノロジーは指数関数的に進化しています。
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

討論
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
ガバナンスに関する討論はセッション全体を通して行われました。
B1 verb /træk/

track

追跡する
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
誰かがソーシャルメディアで簡単にあなたの位置を追跡できます。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

予約
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
今夜のレストランの予約をしました。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

誘拐
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警察は子供の誘拐事件を調査している。