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C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

涙目
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
彼の涙目は年齢と疲れの兆しを示していた。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

規律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
規律は集中力と生産性を維持するのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

ゲイ
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
彼は大学でゲイであることをカミングアウトした。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
その都市は国の南東に位置しています。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

独創性
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
彼の創意工夫は画期的な革新を生み出しました。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
ニューヨークは数百万の住民が住む賑やかな大都市です。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

アーチ
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古代のアーチは今でも街の中心に立っています。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

皮肉にも
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
皮肉にも、消防署が焼け落ちた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
オリオン座は最も有名な星座の一つです。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

エージェンシー; 代理店のオフィス
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
彼女はダウンタウンの旅行代理店で働いています。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

言う
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
彼女は私にハローと言った。
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

心配する
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
試験の結果について心配しないでください。
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要な
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
気候変動は世界にとって重大な懸念事項です。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

恨む
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
彼女は上司からの絶え間ない批判をリゼントし始めました。
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
暑さは労働者に昏睡状態を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

大切にする
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
彼女は子供の頃の家の思い出を大切にしています。
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

終わらせる
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
彼女は夕食前に宿題を終わらせた。
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

まだ; 今まで;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
彼はまだ宿題を終わらせていない。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

施設
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
施設は産業の生産性を向上させます。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

信頼の、基準点として機能する
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
地図上のフィデュシャルポイントは正確な測定を確保します。
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

失敗した
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
プロジェクトは期待に応えることができませんでした。
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

入力、提供された情報
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトに対する全員のインプットを求めました。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

虫
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
ベッドシーツで虫が這っているのを見つけました。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲しむ
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
彼女は最愛の友人を失って悲しみ続けています。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

ゴミ; 不要品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
彼はガレージを掃除して、すべての古いゴミを捨てました。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

市民
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
すべての市民は投票する権利を持っています。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在する
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
恐竜は数百万年前に存在していました。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
'ローズ'という単語のデノテーションは花の一種です。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

偽りの, 嘘の
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
彼は本当の気持ちを隠すために偽りの笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

ニュアンス
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
彼は彼女の表情に微妙なニュアンスに気づきました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

チャイナウェア
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
高価なチャイナウェアはキャビネットに展示されていました。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

異種の
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室は異種の学生のグループでいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正確; 間違っている; 誤り
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨日の天気予報は不正確でした。
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

病気の
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
病気の患者は治療後、ゆっくり回復し始めた。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

アンペア
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
ワイヤーを流れる電流はアンペアで測定されます。
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

伝道師
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
伝道師は全国を旅して自分のメッセージを広めていました。
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 若者
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
彼は若い頃、世界を旅して過ごしました。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

ヘッジ戦略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動から守るためにヘッジ戦略を使用します。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

冗談, いたずら
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
彼は友達と無害な冗談を楽しんだ。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

ヒル
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
ヒルは泳いでいる間、彼の足にくっついた。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

楽しく遊ぶ
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
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 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

脳の活動をリアルタイムで表示し、脳機能の自己調整を教える技術
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
ニューロフィードバックは認知機能とリラクゼーションを高めます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

むかつく
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
ごみのにおいはむかつくほどだった。
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

進化
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
進化論は、種が時間とともにどのように変化するかを説明しています。
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

誇張した言葉
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
政治家の演説は、空虚な誇張した言葉で満たされていました。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
果物や野菜には抗酸化物質が豊富に含まれています。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

嘆く
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
批評家たちは映画の多様性の欠如を嘆いた。
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

エピソード
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
そのドラマの最後のエピソードは何百万もの人々によって観られました。
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

食料品店
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
彼女は野菜を買うために食料品店に行きました。
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

努力
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
彼女は期末試験の準備に多くの努力を注いだ。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
湖の水はとても透明で、底の石まで見えるほどでした。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

岩だらけの; 不安定な; 難しい
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
岩だらけの道は観光客のハイキングを難しくしました。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

過小評価する
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
決してチームワークの力を過小評価しないでください。
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
私は2年前に彼女に会いました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

過剰な賞賛
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
彼は上司に過剰な賞賛を提供しました。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

馬車
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
王族はパレードの間、美しい馬車で移動していました。
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

慎重な; 賢明な; 注意深い;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
将来に備えてお金を貯めることは慎重です。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

速い
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
この車は古い車より速いです。
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

許しがたい; 深刻ではない; 小さな
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
彼の遅れた到着は許しがたい違反と見なされました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

ジャガイモ
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
彼女は夕食にジャガイモを茹でました。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
私は努力と献身を信じます。
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。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

ティーンエイジャー
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
ティーンエイジャーは友達と一緒に過ごすのが好きです。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建築
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代の建築は魅力的です。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

裁縫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
彼女は週末に自分の服を裁縫するのを楽しみます。
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放棄
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
彼の世俗的な楽しみへの放棄は僧侶たちに感銘を与えました。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

約束
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
再生可能エネルギーに対する世界的な約束が増加しています。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
水分子は2つの水素原子と1つの酸素原子で構成されています。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
漁船は嵐が海岸を襲う前に安全に港に戻りました。
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
彼は一人で働くために非社交的な時間を好む。
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

効果的または説得力のある話し方または書き方の技術
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治指導者たちはしばしば人々に影響を与えるためにレトリックを使います。