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C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

トレーナー
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
フィットネストレーナーは私の姿勢を改善するのを手伝ってくれました。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大樽
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室はビールの大樽でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

珍しい
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
この地域で雪を見るのは珍しい。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

しばしば
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
私は週末にしばしば祖父母を訪れます。
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

危険
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
氷の道路で速く運転するのは危険です。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

遠隔
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
彼らは旅行中に遠隔の村に泊まりました。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧師は彼を罪から解放した。
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

稼ぐ人
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
彼女は家族の主要な稼ぐ人です。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

満腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
高繊維食品はより長い満腹感を提供します。
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

人種差別主義者
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
彼は人種差別的なコメントをしたとして非難された。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑い
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
観客はコメディアンのジョークに大笑いしました。
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

驚くべきことに
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
驚くべきことに、彼女は1日でプロジェクト全体を終わらせました。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

子犬
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
子犬は尾を振った、飼い主を見たとき。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

予告編 / トレーラー
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
映画の予告編は先週公開されました。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

ペチコート
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
彼女はドレスの下に白いペティコートを着ていました。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

カノニカル / 受け入れられた
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
シェイクスピアの作品は英文学においてカノニカルと見なされています。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

文明化する
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育は共有された価値観と尊重を促進することで、地域社会を文明化する助けになります。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

出エジプト
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
ストライキが始まった後、労働者たちは突然出エジプトした。
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

素晴らしい; 良い; 魅力的な
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに素敵なドレスを着て行きました。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

株式会社
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
そのコーポレーションは再生可能エネルギーのプロジェクトに多額の投資を行った。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

機能的
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
椅子のデザインはシンプルですが、非常に機能的です。
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

作家
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
作家は完璧な文を作成するために何時間も費やしました。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水銀
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
彼の気分は水銀のように変わりやすかった。
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

顕微鏡学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
顕微鏡学は細胞の構造を明らかにしました。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

互換性のある
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
このソフトウェアはWindowsとMacの両方のシステムと互換性があります。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星の
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学者は恒星時を使用して星の位置を追跡します。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保護者
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
その犬は家族の保護者と見なされていました。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘れる
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉め忘れないでください。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

慎重
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
彼女は非常に慎重にお金を投資した。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

騒々しい
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
外の騒々しい建設作業で集中するのが難しかった。
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

軽蔑的な
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとする試みに対して軽蔑的な笑い声を上げた。
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

揚げる
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
彼女は毎朝朝食に卵を揚げます。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

恐ろしい
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
彼女は夜に一人で歩くのを恐れていた。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

開ける
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
ドアを開けてください。
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

複雑さ
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
デザインの複雑さは全員を感動させました。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

引く
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
もし10から5を引いたら、5が得られます。
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

ファイトニュートリエント
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
緑茶には強力なファイトニュートリエントが含まれています。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

布の裾
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
彼女はドレスを短くするためにヘムドしました。
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

驚きの表現
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
ワウ、そのパフォーマンスは素晴らしかった！
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

無能力
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
彼の精神的無能力は、重要な決定を下すのを妨げました。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

道具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
彼は椅子を修理するためにハンマーを道具として使いました。
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

ランニング
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
毎朝ランニングをすると健康が保たれます。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

チャート
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
教師は統計を説明するためにチャートを使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

親切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
彼女は親切な笑顔で私たちを迎えました。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治、政府の形態
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古代ギリシャの政治は都市国家のシステムを持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

違い
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
理論と実践の間に大きな違いがあります。
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

憤り
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
学生の間で憤りが増大した。
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

機械
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
この洗濯機は非常に効率的です。
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

ランプ
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
車は駐車場のランプを上がった。
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

デモ, 示威
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
労働者たちはより良い賃金のためにデモを組織した。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; この頃;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
最近彼を見ていませんが、新しい仕事を得たと聞きました。
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 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

開始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
卒業式は新しい旅の始まりを意味していました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

結論が出ていない
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
証拠の不足により、調査は結論が出ていないままでした。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

しかめっ面
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
彼は酸っぱい果物を食べたときに顔をしかめました。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

材料
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
小麦粉はパン作りにおける重要な材料です。
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

計算する
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
総費用を計算する必要があります。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表現力豊かな
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
彼女の目はとても表現力豊かで、言葉は必要なかった。