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C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

異端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授は宗教についての異端的な見解で知られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

取るに足らない
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
彼はその辛い仕事に対して取るに足らない金額を支払われました。
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

カップル
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
彼らは素敵なカップルで、5年間結婚しています。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

信じられないほど
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
山頂からの景色は信じられないほど美しかった。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

楽しげに遊ぶ
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
子供たちは午後中庭で楽しげに遊んでいました。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

あいまい; 不確か
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
彼の説明は私にはあまりにもあいまいで、理解できませんでした。
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

小さなボウル
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
彼女は小さなボウルにスープを盛りました。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

なる
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
彼女は何年もの勉強を経て医師になりました。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

価値がある; 重要な
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
その絵画は非常に価値があり、何百万ドルもの価値がある。
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
ビジネス関係は相互利益に依存しています。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
子供たちは外で自由に遊べます。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

詩人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
詩人は愛と自然について書いた。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

茶番
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会議は完全に茶番に変わり、みんなが議論していた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂け目 / 大きな違い
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
二つの政治的党派の間には大きな裂け目がありました。
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

地に足のついた
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
困難な状況でも地に足のついた態度を保つことがレジリエンスの向上に役立ちます。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完全に合致する
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
彼女の計画は私たちの目標に完全に合致しています。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

大食い
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
彼の大食いの食欲は、ディナーテーブルで皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

下着
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
彼女はデパートで新しい下着を買いました。
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

活動家
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
その活動家は本物の火のような情熱を持ち、周りの全員を抗議に参加させた。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

相談する
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
治療を始める前に、医師に相談するべきです。
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

迅速な；急速な；素早い；
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
テクノロジーの急速な成長は私たちの日常生活を変えました。
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

喜んで
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
彼女はサプライズギフトにとても喜んでいました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

協力
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
協力は効果的な問題解決を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

減少
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
村人たちは減少していく水の供給に依存していた。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

止められない力
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
新しいテクノロジー企業は業界で止められない力となった。
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。
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

膨らみ
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
蜂に刺された後、彼の腕に赤い膨らみができていた。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

世話をする
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
両親が仕事の間、彼女は弟の世話をする。
B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

配置
Meaning
The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.
Example
The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.
原子核内の陽子の配置は重要です。
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

はい
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘分かりますか?’ ‘はい.’
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

魅力的
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春には庭がとても魅力的に見えます。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐植土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
庭師は植物の成長を促進するために土にフムスを加えました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一貫性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
エッセイには一貫性が欠けており、理解が難しかった。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

マグカップ
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
彼女はセラミックマグから朝のコーヒーを飲んだ。
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

付き添う
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
ガードは訪問者をオフィスにエスコートしました。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

センセーショナル; 印象的; 驚異的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
そのセンセーショナルなパフォーマンスは観客を言葉を失わせました。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
旅行者は長い旅の後、小さな宿屋で休憩しました。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音主義
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
彼女は福音主義の教会コミュニティで育ちました。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温かい薬草の湿布
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
看護師は彼の怪我した足に温かい湿布を貼った。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水差し
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
キッチンの水差しは新鮮な飲料水でいっぱいでした。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

率直に; 正直に;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
率直に言うと、この計画にはもっと考慮が必要だと思います。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

土地; 地面
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
農家は自分の土地を耕し、健康な作物を育てるために一生懸命働きました。
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言する
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宮殿のような
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に宮殿のようなホテルに宿泊しました。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

渦巻き
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飛行機は危険な空気の渦巻きに巻き込まれました。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

いらいらして
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
彼女は返事を待ちながらいらいらして指を叩いていた。
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

ロフ魚
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
ロフ魚はベンガルの家庭でよく香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸せ
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
賞を受け取った時、彼女は幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

権利を奪う
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新しい法律は何千人もの有権者を投票権から外す可能性があります。
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

並べる
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
彼女は花を花瓶に並べた。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

楽しむ
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
彼らは成功を楽しんでいます。
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。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

弱い; 脆弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
病気の後、彼は弱くて疲れていると感じました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退職
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
彼は40年間の勤務の後、退職を計画しています。
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版する
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
著者は来月新しい小説を出版します。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

減らす
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
今月は支出を減らす必要があります。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
彼は大学の優れた教授です。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

誠実な; 本物の; 見せかけのない
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
彼女は自分のミスについて誠実に謝罪した。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

基板
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
大工は基板を白く塗った。
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

アルコール完全断絶主義
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
彼は一生涯ティートタリズムを実践した。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

劣化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不十分なメンテナンスは材料の劣化を引き起こす。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

予測された
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
予測された成長は都市の容量を超えました。
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

到着する
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
電車は10分以内に駅に到着します。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

皮脂に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
ニキビは、過剰に活発な皮脂腺によって引き起こされることがよくあります。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

風景
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
山の風景は雪で覆われた頂上と緑の谷が息を呑むほど美しかった。