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C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

弁護できない
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
大臣の発言は公衆によって弁護できないとみなされました。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

寛大
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
彼女は時間とお金にとても寛大です。
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

裁判所または注目や好意を求める場所
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
彼は裁判官に敬意を示して求婚した。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等価; 同等
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
この金額は10ドルに相当します。
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

授乳
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
医者は、出産後の授乳が自然なプロセスであると説明しました。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

思考
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
その講義は学生たちの間で激しい思考を引き起こした。
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 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
正直はすべての文化で評価されている永遠の格言です。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

荒れ果てた
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にある荒れ果てた家に住んでいます。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

通常
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
これは私たちの通常の会議場所です。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

儀式
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
結婚式では多くの伝統的な儀式が行われました。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

協力的
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
彼女は長時間働くという考えに賛成だった。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比較する
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
私は購入前にこれらの2つの製品を比較します。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

敬意を表して; きちんと;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
彼女は面接のためにきちんとした服装をしていた。
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打つ、または罰として自分を鞭打つ
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
歴史の中で、一部の修道士は悔い改めとして自分をフラジェレイトしていた。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

フルート
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
彼は自分のフルートで甘いメロディーを演奏しました。
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

仕事; 職業; ポスト
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
彼女は卒業後、技術会社で新しい仕事を見つけました。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

薬
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
現代医学は病気の治療において大きな進歩を遂げました。
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

ママ
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
私のママは一番美味しい手作り料理を作る。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准する
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
政府は貿易協定を批准しました。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

橋
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
古い石橋は1世紀以上にわたって二つの町を結びつけてきました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

期間
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
会議は2時間の期間続きます。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

頻度
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
この地域の地震の頻度は過去10年間で劇的に増加しました。
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

キャンプ
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
多くの家族が休暇中にキャンプに行きます。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
現代医療は寿命を延長しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

効果
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
ワクチンの効果は試験で証明されました。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

ブラジャー
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
彼女は日常的に着るために快適なブラジャーを買いました。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止した; 穏やかな; 活動していない;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
その火山は百年以上静止した状態です。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分的な影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月のペヌンブラが地球上に薄暗い影を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
医師は性病の危険について警告しています。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

胸が張り裂けるような
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
ドキュメンタリーは戦争の犠牲者たちの胸が張り裂けるような場面を見せました。
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

余裕がある
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
今、新しい車を買う余裕がありません。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

見通し
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
成長の見通しは有望に見えます。
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室効果
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
温室効果は地球の温暖化を加速させています。
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

進歩; 発展; 前払い
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
技術は近年大きな進歩を遂げました。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

対応する
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
本の対応するページは、そのプロセスを詳細に説明しています。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多様な
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
このプロジェクトは地域社会に多様な利益をもたらす。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

カーテン
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しを遮るためにカーテンを引いた。
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。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命する
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
ボードは新しいディレクターを任命します。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため失敗しました。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

カウチ
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
家族はソファに集まり、映画を見ました。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

噂
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥沃
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
土壌の肥沃度は農業にとって重要です。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

疑い; 不信; 疑念
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したことに疑いを持っていなかった。
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影響する
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
天気は私たちの気分に大きな影響を与えることがある。
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

偽物
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
警察は偽のIDカードを使用したため、彼を逮捕しました。
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒険家
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
その冒険家は古代遺跡を探してジャングルの奥深くへ旅した。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服する
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
計画を立てて先延ばしを克服できます。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。
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。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正な金
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐敗した公務員は不正な金でしか動機づけられなかった。
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

バージョン; 形態; 物語
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
これはソフトウェアの最新バージョンです。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

災害
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震は自然災害で、何千もの家族に影響を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

間奏
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
演劇の二つの幕の間に短い音楽の間奏がありました。
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。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

ドラフト
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
彼女は小説の最初のドラフトを完成させました。
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

脱出; 逃亡; 解放
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
囚人の脱出は当局を驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

疑わしい; 質が悪い; 信頼できない; 危険なまたはリスクのある
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
その取引は私には疑わしく聞こえます。
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

災害
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
地震は地域全体にとって災害でした。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

うるさい
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
通りからの絶え間ない騒音はとてもいらいらした。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

予期された
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
失業率はさらに低下すると予想されています。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; この頃;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
最近彼を見ていませんが、新しい仕事を得たと聞きました。
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
彼は湖に石を投げました。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

ベンチ
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生たちはベンチに座った。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。
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。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
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。
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。
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 /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

告白
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
容疑者は警察に完全な告白をした。
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

思い出させる
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
明日彼女に電話するのをリマインドして下さい。
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

フラグメンテーション
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
生息地のフラグメンテーションは多くの種に脅威を与えています。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

告発
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
その告発は国際機関によって調査されました。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立は運動を刺激した。
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸せ
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。