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B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸性度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壌の酸性度は作物の成長に影響する。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

押し合い; 混雑した人々
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
サッカーの試合で押し合いがありました。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

縮む
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
彼女は自分の間違いを思い出して、縮んだ。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要な方法で
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要な方法で、報告書は即時の行動の必要性を強調しました。
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

食器棚
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
彼女はすべての皿とボウルをキッチンのカップボードにしまいました。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

傾向
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
彼女は会議に遅れて到着する傾向があります。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

津波
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
津波は沿岸の町を壊滅させ、何千人もの人々を家なしにしました。
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

ゴースト
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
その古い館は、前の所有者のゴーストによって幽霊が出ると噂されていました。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不当な
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
スタッフに対する彼の怒りは完全に不当でした。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
はい、5時にそこに行きます。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

執着
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
成功への執着が彼を昼夜働かせた。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が集まりました。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

息子や娘に関する; 親への敬意や愛情を示すこと
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
彼は年老いた両親の世話をすることでフィリアルな敬意を示しました。
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甘い; 親切な; 魅力的な
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
彼女は甘い声を持っていて、皆が聴きたがる。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
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 /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

しかし
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
しかし、雨が降っていたが、彼らは散歩に出かけた。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

有名
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
彼は自国で有名な俳優です。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先見の明がある
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
先見の明がある投資家は市場が崩壊する前に株を売却しました。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

退屈した
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
彼女は長い会議の間、退屈していた。
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

経過する
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
数時間が経過し、彼はようやく家に帰った。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

延長する
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
会社はプロジェクトの締め切りを延長することに決定しました。
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

タイマー
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
彼は作業を完了するために、30分のタイマーをセットした。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定義する
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
先生は生徒に『民主主義』という言葉を定義するように頼んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

その間
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
彼女は夕食を作っていた、その間、彼はテーブルを整えていた。
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生産する
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
工場は車を生産します。
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透けている
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光の中で輝く透けているドレスを着ていた。
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

病気; 不調; 健康状態が悪い
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
彼は気分が悪く、仕事を休んで家にいることに決めました。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

もう一度
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
この本をもう一度読んで、もっとよく理解したい。
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
奴隷解放はアメリカの歴史における重要な瞬間でした。
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

パスティーシュ
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
その映画は1950年代の探偵映画の巧妙なパスティーシュでした。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
熱はインフルエンザの一般的な症状です。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

素早い
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

無傷
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
すべての乗客は無傷で救助されました。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚かさ
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
彼の愚かさはチームに多くの問題を引き起こした。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

デジタルツール
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校は学習を強化するためにデジタルツールを統合しています。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
車は事故を避けるために突然道路をそれました。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

ショーケース、何かを魅力的または有利な方法で提示する
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
展示会はアーティストの最高の作品を展示しました。
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乗客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故の時、車には三人の乗客がいました。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主主義者
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
彼は平等な権利を信じる強い民主主義者です。
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

正しく
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
彼女はすべての質問に正しく答えました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

パッチ
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
彼女はジーンズの穴にパッチを縫い付けました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸せ
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せそうな表情を隠せなかった。
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

輸送
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、商品の輸送が遅れました。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

湿気のある; 湿った
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
湿度の高い気候は、実際よりも暑さを感じさせます。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌、追悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
詩人は戦死した兵士たちのために感動的な追悼歌を作った。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国規模
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
キャンペーンは全国的な支持を得ました。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠実に
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
彼女は忙しいスケジュールにもかかわらず、毎回忠実に会議に出席しました。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

握る / 留め金
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
彼女は祈りの中で手を合わせた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
その映画は堕落した犯罪者の人生を描いています。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人々は残酷な暴君に反乱を起こしました。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

カモフラージュ
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
兵士たちは敵から隠れるためにカモフラージュを使用しました。
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

カタルシス的
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
感情について書くことはカタルシス的な体験となり得る。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

ナツメグの花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一 pinch ナツメグの花 デザートに温かみを加える。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山からの景色は比類のないものでした。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

支配または征服
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
植民地の強国による弱小国の支配は歴史を形作った。
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

黄褐色
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
フクロウの黄褐色の羽毛は木の皮と混ざり合った。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

ニュースレター
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
その会社は毎週社員にニュースレターを送ります。
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。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

コリアンダー
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鮮なコリアンダーの葉がカレーの上にふりかけられます。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

注意深い; 意識的
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
彼女は常に自分の周りに注意を払い、詳細に気を配っています。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的な
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学的な発見は私たちの世界理解を形成し続けています。
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
自由は自己表現を促進します。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
メディアの優勢な影響は、公共の意見を形成します。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

胸が痛むような; 心を打つ; 哀れな
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
ドキュメンタリーは貧困の中の子供たちの胸が痛むようなシーンを見せました。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意欲
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
他の人を助ける意欲が彼女を非常に人気者にした。