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C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

譲渡不可能
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言論の自由は譲渡不可能な権利です。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
赤いロープは群衆を導くためにスタンションに取り付けられていた。
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

成長
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
経済成長は生活水準を向上させます。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

選ぶ
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
市民は新しい大統領を選びました。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

信頼できない; 信頼や依存ができない
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
その古い車は信頼できず、よく壊れます。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球はほぼ完璧な球体です。
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

ダイナミクス
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
新しいマネージャーが参加した後、チームのダイナミクスは変化しました。
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降格
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
マネージャーはパフォーマンスが悪いため、従業員を降格させることに決めました。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

火曜日
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
私たちは火曜日に会議を予定しています。
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鳴
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
彼のスピーチは観客に深い共鳴を与えた。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

詳しく説明する
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授は簡単な言葉で理論を詳しく説明しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

計り知れない
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
プロジェクトへの彼女の貢献は計り知れない価値があった。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

非難する
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
証拠は容疑者を犯行に巻き込んでいるように見えた。
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艦
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
潜水艦ケーブルは国際通信を容易にします。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静で賢明
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間冷静を保った。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

チップ
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
ウェイターは素晴らしいサービスのために寛大なチップを受け取った。
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

ひび
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
ヤギは岩のひびに消えました。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

ためらい
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
彼の答えに対するためらいは、誰もが彼の自信に疑問を抱かせました。
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外皮
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
料理の前にトウモロコシの外皮が剥がされました。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

統治する
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
女王は60年以上統治していました。
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.
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

割り当てる
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトのために資金を割り当てました。
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
彼の無礼なコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
彼女はボタンを縫うために針に糸を通しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延長する
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
交渉は数ヶ月間延長されました。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

ゲスト
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
私たちは先週末に結婚式の祝賀会に数人のゲストを招待しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

開店
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
新しい店のオープニングは大成功でした。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

へその緒
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
赤ちゃんのへその緒は1週間後に取れました。
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

食事
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
私たちはレストランでおいしい食事を楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可欠な能力
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
デジタルリテラシーは21世紀のインディスペンセブルなコンピテンスです。
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。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

スーパー
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
彼女はプロジェクトで素晴らしい仕事をしました。
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

ブレーカー(何かを壊す人や物、海岸近くで泡に壊れる大きな波、電気回路を中断する装置)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
嵐の間にブレーカーがトリップし、電気が切断されました。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐久性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
素材の耐久性はパフォーマンスに影響を与えます。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠術をかける
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
マジシャンは観客をヒプノタイズしようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最も深い; 最も個人的な
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
彼女は最も深い感情を最も親しい友人と共有しました。
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 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

抑制; 自制
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
彼女は批判に反応しなかったことに大きな自制心を見せた。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声で
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
指示を大声で読んで、皆が聞こえるようにしてください。
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

バレエ
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
彼女は何年もクラシックバレエを練習してきました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

契約
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
その契約はすべての国によって受け入れられました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

深い胸元の衣装
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
彼女はパーティーで深い胸元のドレスを着ていました。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

ワクチン
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
COVID-19ワクチンは重篤な病気を減少させるのに役立っています。
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅覚
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
犬は非常に発達した嗅覚を持っています。
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

高い
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
山の頂上はとても高いです。
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

侵入者
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
セキュリティガードはフェンスを越えて登る侵入者を捕まえました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

効率
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
コミュニケーションにおける効率はビジネスにとって重要です。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

広告
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

一般の人
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
祭りは、平民と貴族市民の両方に楽しませられました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

尊敬
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
彼女は先生の献身に尊敬を感じた。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

音声学の
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
子供たちは新しい単語を正確に読むために音声学のルールを学びます。
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

才能がある
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能ある音楽家です。
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

前払金 / リテイナー
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
弁護士は事件を受ける前に前払い金を要求した。
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

無頓着
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
彼は安全規制に対して無頓着な態度を持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

不名誉
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
約束を破ったことが彼の名前と家族の遺産に不名誉をもたらした。
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

喉が渇いた
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
暑さで走った後、私はとても喉が渇いています。
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

関連性
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
教授はその例がトピックに関連しているかどうかを疑問視しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

節度を欠くこと
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
彼の飲酒の節度を欠くことが健康を害した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。
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。
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

趣味; お楽しみ; 遊び
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
写真は彼女のお気に入りの趣味になりました、彼女の誕生日にカメラをもらった後で。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宮殿のような
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に宮殿のようなホテルに宿泊しました。
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使館
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
彼はダッカのフランス大使館で働いています。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

独占化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
産業の独占化は消費者の選択を制限する可能性があります。
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

強化する
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
嵐は夜通し強くなると予想されています。
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

重要性
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
タイムマネジメントの重要性は過大評価できません。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明るい光と大きな音は、警戒のための一般的な刺激です。
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

議論する
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
彼らはよく政治について議論します。