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C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不均衡
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
医者は患者のめまいが内耳の不均衡によって引き起こされたと言いました。
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

時々
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
時々、私は夕方に散歩します。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
車は赤信号で静止したままでした。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

過激派
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府は過激派の活動を防ぐための措置を講じています。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

押し出す
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
工場は最新の機械を使用してプラスチック管を押し出します。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

映画製作者
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
映画製作者は最新のドキュメンタリーで賞を受賞しました。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

産科医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
産科医は妊娠中の母親の健康を監視しました。
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

フクロウ
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
フクロウは森の暗闇で静かに鳴いた。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

引き抜く
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
彼らは庭から古い木を引き抜いた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の；分類された
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

無能力な
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を理解できない。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

変換器
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
エンジニアは交流電力を直流に変えるために変換器を使いました。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

壊滅的な
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
ハリケーンは街に壊滅的な影響を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

硬い火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古代ローマ人はポルフィリを使って柱や彫像を作った。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分の一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
クラスの三分の一が今日は欠席でした。
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

資産
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
不動産は最も価値のある資産の1つです。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由な
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
卒業後、彼は自由を感じ、世界を探索する準備ができていました。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水疱
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医者は彼の腕の水疱を検査しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

鉄 / アイロン
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
彼はシャツを滑らかにするためにアイロンを使った。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

タイミング
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
ビジネス交渉では、良いタイミングが重要です。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

異なる; 類似していない
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
彼の兄とは異なり、彼は静かな活動を好む。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

優れている; 平均以上
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
この製品は市場の他のすべての製品より優れています。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

ドレッシング / 調味料の混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
彼女はイタリアンドレッシングで美味しいサラダを作った。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

亀裂
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
議論の後、二人の友達の間に亀裂が生じた。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

テクニカルリティ
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
その事件はテクニカルリティで却下された。
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

レース
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
レースは非常にエキサイティングで、たくさんの競技者がいました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

子会社の; 二次的な; 子会社に関連する
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子会社はすべての海外業務を管理しています。
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

安い; 手頃な; 経済的
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
このレストランは学生のためにおいしくて安い食事を提供しています。
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

カウボーイ
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
カウボーイは広大な草原を馬で走り、牛を探しに行った。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

悪意のある
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
彼の目に浮かぶ悪意のある視線は子供たちを怖がらせた。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

エリクシール
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古代の伝説は、永遠の若さを与えることができるエリクシールについて語っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

短気な
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
彼の短気な性格はよく議論に巻き込まれました。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
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。
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。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

不快な
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
その薬は不快な味がしました。
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

死体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生は死体を解剖して人間の解剖学を学びました。
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

イニシアティブ
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
コミュニティのイニシアティブは恵まれないグループに利益をもたらす。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

がっかりした
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
彼は悪い知らせを聞いてがっかりしていた。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

ターバン
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
シク教の男性はカラフルなターバンを着けていました。
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鳥の羽
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
孔雀は美しい色とりどりの羽を持っています。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂気の
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
彼は映画の間に狂気の笑い声を上げた。
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

不具合
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
ソフトウェアの小さな不具合により、コンピュータがクラッシュしました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韻律学
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
教授は、韻律学が詩のムードにどのように影響するかを説明しました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
彼は討論中に修辞的な質問をした。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受寄者
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
受寄者は財産を適切に管理する義務がある。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

補間
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学者は欠落したデータポイントを予測するために補間を使用しました。
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸せ
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
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。
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸せ
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

守る
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
弁護士は彼女のクライアントを守るために一生懸命働きました。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

彼女
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
彼は彼女を家族に紹介した。
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分岐する
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
川は複数の小さな小川に分岐します。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避難所
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
ハイカーたちは大雨の間、洞窟の中に避難所を見つけた。
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

単調な声
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
教師のモノトーンが講義を聞き取るのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

チューバローズ
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
チューバローズの花は夕方の空気に天国のような香りを満たしました。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
彼は誰に対しても非常に礼儀正しく、尊敬していました。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

不明確
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
指示が不明確だったので、私は説明を求めました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。