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C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

研ぐ、スキルを磨く
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
彼女は大きな会議の前にプレゼンテーションスキルを磨きました。
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不規則
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
彼のエラティックな行動は、同僚たちを混乱させました。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
使用される材料は防水で、耐久性を保証します。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

大きな一歩で越える
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
彼は狭い小川を簡単に越えることができました。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

トラムカー
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
トラムカーは市中心の各駅に停車しました。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

作曲する
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
彼女は美しい歌を作曲します。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。
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。
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

問題, 発行, 配布
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
雑誌は来週新しい版を発行します。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

衝撃的
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
その事故は家族全員にとって衝撃的な体験でした。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

それゆえ
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
彼女は最良の候補者であったため、仕事のために選ばれました。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

複雑な問題やパズル
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
倫理的なジレンマは研究者たちを困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

圧縮
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸せ
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

履歴書
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
履歴書を求人応募書類と一緒に提出してください。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛い
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
シェフは料理に辛いソースを加えて、味を引き立てました。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

別れの言葉
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授は退職式で感動的な別れの言葉を述べました。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯れた; 焼けた; 乾燥した
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋に枯れた葉が木から落ちました。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

買い手
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
買い手は支払い前に車を検査しました。
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

ランダム化する
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
ソフトウェアは質問の順番をランダマイズできます。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫は木に登るために鋭い爪を伸ばした。
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

ハンター
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
ハンターは森を通って鹿を追跡しました。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

カール; らせん形
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
彼女は顔を完璧に縁取る自然なカールをしていた。
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

興奮
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
子供たちは次の学校旅行についての興奮を抑えることができなかった。
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

拍手
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
俳優はパフォーマンス後にスタンディングオベーションを受けました。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

締めくくる
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
私たちは五時に会議を締めくくります。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

コレクション; 収集; アーカイブ
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
彼女は図書館に古い本の印象的なコレクションを持っています。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪悪な、犯罪者、または道徳的に悪い
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警察は投資家を欺こうとする邪悪な陰謀を暴露しました。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

シーツ
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
ベッドを覆うために清潔なシーツが必要です。
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

緑のココナッツ
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
私たちはビーチで緑のココナッツから新鮮な水を飲みました。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

歌う
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
彼女は合唱団で美しく歌う
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
教師は学術論文でのスラングの使用を非難しました。
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

ほとんど
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
彼はほとんど電車を逃した。
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警官
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
警官はスピード違反で車を止めました。
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

忠誠心と誠実
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
騎士は王に忠誠を誓った。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

転置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
編集者は記事で二つの段落を転置しました。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

サブテキスト
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
彼のスピーチのサブテキストは、意見の不一致を示唆していた。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
その会社は今月内部監査を行っています。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

ダンサー
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に踊った。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

厳格さ
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
訓練は大変厳格に行われました。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

疲れ果てた
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
目が覚めた後に疲れ果てたと感じるのはよくあることです。
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

死にかけている; 死亡している;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
死にかけている植物は直ちに水が必要です。
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

良心的
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
良心的な労働者は常に高品質な結果を提供します。
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
理髪師がきれいに髪を切ってくれた。
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

クロノメーター
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
船乗りは海上で自分の位置を決めるためにクロノメーターに頼りました。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

収縮する
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
その薬は腫れた組織を収縮させるのに役立ちました。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

色
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
青は彼女のお気に入りの色です。
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

庭園
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
彼女は美しい庭園でバラの手入れをしながら朝を過ごしました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山は数十年間静止状態にあります。
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

ドラム
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
ドラマーは自分のドラムキットで完璧なリズムを刻んだ。
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

筋肉
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
定期的な運動は筋肉を強化するのに役立ちます。
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

住民
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
彼女はこの都市の住民で、10年以上住んでいます。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

代謝の
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
定期的な運動は代謝効率を高めます。
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

モットー
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
彼女の人生のモットーは「決して諦めないこと」です。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行動的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
心理学者は子供の行動パターンを研究した。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

他人の問題に干渉する
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
彼はいつも他人の事に口を出そうとする。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。
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。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
サイは自分を守るために角を使った。
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

離陸する; 取り除く
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
飛行機は10分後に離陸します。
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

上の階
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
彼女は休憩するために自分の寝室に上がった。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

賠償
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
その会社は負傷した労働者に対して金銭的な賠償を提供しました。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

本当に
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
彼女は本当に環境のことを気にかけています。
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

拡張された、改善された、広げられた
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
新しいソフトウェアは拡張現実の機能を提供しました。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸気
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
雨の後、熱い舗道から水蒸気が立ち上ってきた。
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

アイロン
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
私は会議のためにシャツをきれいに見せるためにアイロンを使う必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

セクスタント
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
セクスタントを使用して、ナビゲーターは正午に船の位置を特定しました。
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

無関係性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
裁判官はその主張が事件と無関係であるとして退けた。
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

デオキシリボ核酸
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
科学者たちは古代の骨からDNAを抽出しました。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

珍味
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
晩餐会は豪華な珍味とワインで満たされていた。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。
A2 noun trʌst

trust

信頼
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
信頼を築くことは長期的な関係において重要です。
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

対戦相手
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
ボクサーはリングで強い対戦相手に立ち向かった。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

ミソガミー
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
彼のミソガミーは、パートナーと一緒に落ち着くことを妨げた。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外皮
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
彼は食べる前にパンの外皮を切り取った。
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

嫌悪する
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残虐行為を憎んでいます。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

キャラクターの成長
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
シドニー・カートンのキャラクターの成長は深い。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
アーティストの初めてのパフォーマンスは大成功を収めました。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

処刑人
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
処刑人は死刑囚のために絞首台を準備した。
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

守護者; 後見人
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
両親が亡くなった後、彼女の叔父は彼女の法的な後見人となり、彼女の世話をしました。
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

アメリカン
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
彼女はアメリカ市民です。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
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 /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

対戦相手; ライバル
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
チェスのプレーヤーは最強の対戦相手を倒した。