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C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

だから
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
彼は雨が降っていたので家にいた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

問題; トラブル
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
車が故障して、家族に多くの問題を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
古代の文明は複雑な統治システムを発展させました。
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷な人
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
子供たちはベッドの下の怪物を怖がっていた。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失業中
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
彼はすでに6ヶ月間失業しています。
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

無給の; 支払いなし
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
彼女は無給のインターンとして6ヶ月間働きました。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

書く
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

競争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
競争力は経済的持続可能性にとって重要です。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

風上に最も近い帆走
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
ヨットは波を切りながら風上に近い方向で進んでいた。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

土砂降り; 激しい雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
土砂降りの雨が数時間以内に通りを浸水させた。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

秘密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
そのプロジェクトは完全に秘密の中で行われました。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

サファイア
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
ロイヤルクラウンは大きなサファイアで飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

バランス
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
権力のバランスは対立を防ぎます。
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
彼女は大学で法学の教授です。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形の
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
アーティストは鏡のために六角形のフレームをデザインしました。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

急激に方向転換する
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
ウサギは狐から逃げるために素早く急激に方向転換した。
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

オー
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
オー、あなたがここにいるとは思わなかった！
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

過度に従順である
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
彼は不合理な要求に従うことを拒否した。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

しなびた; やわらかい; 弛んだ;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
水がない数日後、植物の葉がしなびました。
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

禁欲的
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
彼は山の中で禁欲的な生活を送り、世俗的な快適さから遠ざかっていた。
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

無謀な; 無鉄砲な; 危険な;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
彼の無謀な運転は深刻な事故を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

ボディチェックする
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
セキュリティガードは入口でその男性をフリスクしました。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

手作り
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
彼女は村の祭りに手作りのドレスを着て行った。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
森林伐採は多くの動物の種を危険にさらす可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通過
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
列車はトンネルを通過しました。
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

迂回路
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
メイン道路が閉鎖されていたので、迂回路を取らなければならなかった。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

ライトグリーン
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
彼女はガーデンパーティーにライトグリーンのドレスを着て行きました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

正当な
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
彼女はその財産の正当な所有者です。
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摂取
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
彼は健康的な食事を維持するために毎日のカロリー摂取量を監視しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

採掘
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
この地域での採掘は近年増加しています。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

頭韻
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
彼女は詩の中で音楽性を加えるためにアリテレーションを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

古典的または伝統的な
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
彼女は勉強中にクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格が悪い
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
彼は同僚について悪意のある発言をしました。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

同一の; 全く同じ
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
双子は完全に同じに見えます。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多才
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
彼の多才さは、複数の分野で彼を成功させました。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

繰り返し
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
継続的な繰り返しは、学生が語彙を効果的に覚えるのを助けます。
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深い悲しみ; 哀しみ
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
家族は愛するペットを失った後、深い悲しみに包まれていました。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
そのシンガーは昨晩のコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

ミミズのような
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
アーティストは手稿の縁をミミズのようなデザインで飾った。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

支配する
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
その会社はスマートフォン市場を支配しています。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

カシューナッツ
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
カシューナッツは、料理や健康的なおやつに使われることがよくあります。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

情熱的な
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
彼女は人権について情熱的なスピーチを行いました。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

信用を失わせる
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
スキャンダルは公衆の目で政治家を信用を失わせました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

ガンのひな
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
母ガンは仔ガンを慎重に守った。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

誓う
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
彼らは永遠に愛し合うことを誓いました。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

ジレンマ, 困難な選択
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
彼女は職場で道徳的なジレンマに直面していた。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

速く回転する
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
ダンサーはドラムのリズムに合わせて激しく回転しました。
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

ブラウザー
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
私はオンラインで情報を検索するためにウェブブラウザーを使用します。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑した
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
彼女は彼の突然の決断に完全に困惑していました。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

過少に請求する
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
店主は私に食料品を過少に請求しました。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

ダイヤモンド
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
彼女は指にはダイヤモンドの指輪を着けていた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

なだめる
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
彼は返金で怒っている顧客をなだめようとした。