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C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

事前契約
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
プロジェクトが公式に開始される前に、作業員はすでに前もって契約されていました。
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

メッセージ
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
私はあなたのメッセージを受け取り、すぐに返信します。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

除外する
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
リストは臨時労働者を除外しています。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平等にする
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
チームは最後の瞬間にスコアを同点にしました。
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋める
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
犬は庭に骨を埋める。
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

値切る
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
彼らは価格のことで1時間も値引き交渉をした。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分は長い日が始まることを示します。
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

今日
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
今日は散歩にぴったりの美しい日です。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定された, 安定した
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
会議のスケジュールは月曜日の朝に固定されています。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。
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。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

過度に偏った人物
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
職場で女性についての彼の発言の後、彼はショービニストとラベル付けされた。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

膿瘍; フロンケル
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
彼の首にできた痛みを伴う膿瘍には医療処置が必要だった。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

縁; 境界; しきい値
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
彼女は涙の縁に立っていた。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感覚能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
多くの人々は動物が感覚能力を持っていると主張しています。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大な; 驚くべき; 異常な
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
彼女は勉強で巨大な進歩を遂げました。
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

激しい; 攻撃的; 強い感情や決意を示す
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
激しい嵐が村の多くの家を壊しました。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

命を奪う
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
職場の汚染は毎年何千もの命を奪います。
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
壁の遺物はまだ見える。
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

医者
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
医者は患者に薬を処方しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

飼料
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
農家は家畜が冬を越せるように十分な飼料を貯めておいた。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

カートリッジ
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
プリンターはインクカートリッジが空になったため、動作を停止しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

バットで打つ
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
彼女は魅力的にまばたきしている。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神政政治
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
古代の文化では、いくつかの社会が神々が人間の事柄を直接導く神政政治を信じていました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

保護運動
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
保護運動は19世紀に野生動物を保護するために始まりました。
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼鏡技師
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
オプティシャンは私の新しい眼鏡をより良くフィットするように調整しました。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

エチケット
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
適切なエチケットは、女性が部屋に入るときに立ち上がることを求めます。
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

食文化
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
パリはその豊かなガストロノミーの伝統で有名です。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

こぶし; 拳
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
彼はチャンピオンシップマッチで勝利した後、拳を上げた。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

秘密の逢引
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
彼らは公園で秘密の逢引を手配した。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

ブラックベリー
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
私たちは庭から新鮮なブラックベリーを摘んでパイを作りました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

対人
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
彼は優れた対人スキルを持っており、他の人とうまくやっていきます。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

ミサの書
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中にミサの書から読んでいました。
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

派生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
その映画は、前の作品を模倣しすぎて批判されました。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
庭師は土壌を豊かにするために堆肥を追加しました。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

燻蒸する
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
彼らは昆虫を殺すために倉庫を燻蒸しました。
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鯨
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
シロナガスクジラは、地球上でこれまでに知られている最大の動物です。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

破壊する
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
火事が建物全体を破壊しました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

病院
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
彼は事故の後、病院に運ばれました。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
その王国は豊かな文化と伝統で知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

子会社の; 二次的な; 子会社に関連する
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子会社はすべての海外業務を管理しています。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

豚
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
農場主は豚をペンで育てました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑した
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
彼女は彼の突然の決断に完全に困惑していました。
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

フランスの
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
私たちはパリ旅行で美味しいフランス料理を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

無効性
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
セレブの後援により製品の販売が増加しました。
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

便宜主義
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
彼は原則ではなく政治的便宜主義から行動した。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

予感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
彼は計画が失敗するという強い予感を持っていた。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油っぽい; 油で覆われた; 脂っこい
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
彼女の油っぽい肌は特別なケアが必要です。
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

タップする
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

落胆させる
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
彼の失敗のニュースは彼を深く落胆させたようだ。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

論文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

口論; 争い
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
彼らはお金のことで口論し、互いに話すのをやめました。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。
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。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

適切な、ふさわしい、または楽しい; 幸運や幸福で特徴付けられる
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
彼女は気分を軽くする適切なコメントをしました。
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗酸化物質
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
緑茶には老化を遅らせる強力な抗酸化物質が含まれています。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平らで薄く、円形の物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
彼は音楽ディスクをプレーヤーに挿入した。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
箱に書かれた指示に従ってください。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

計り知れない価値がある
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
彼女の助言は私の成功にとって非常に貴重でした。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

繋ぐ
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
農夫はヤギを柱に繋ぎました。
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 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。