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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 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

節制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
節制はバランスの取れた生活には欠かせません。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

抗えない
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
彼女はジョークで笑いたいという抗えない衝動を感じた。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

苦しみ; 極度の貧困; 苦痛
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
貧しい家族は家を失った後、完全な苦しみに生きていました。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
その本は私に良い最初の印象を与えました。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

展開する
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
軍隊は国境に部隊を配備する。
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

ひざまずく
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
騎士は王の前でひざまずいた。
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

足首
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに足首を捻った。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

機密に
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
その情報は2人のマネージャーの間で機密に共有されました。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防壁
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
砦の壁は敵の攻撃に対する防壁として機能していた。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

悲しい
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼女は悲しい気持ちになった。
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

実り多い; 有益な; 成功した;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
私たちの議論は非常に実り多く、新しいアイデアをたくさん生み出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

素早い
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
ダンサーの素早いステップが観客を感動させた。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

作業負荷
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
彼のワークロードは先月劇的に増加しました。
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
彼の競争相手への寛大さは賞賛に値した。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

シノド
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
シノドは教会での改革について議論するために集まった。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

激しい怒りや暴力的な感情;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
彼の怒りは彼が自転車を盗まれたことに気づいたときに明らかだった。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一度に一つの作業を行うこと
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
モノタスキングはしばしば高品質な仕事につながります。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

実験的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学者たちは癌を治療するために実験的な薬を開発しました。
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一貫性, 継続性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
品質の一貫性は顧客満足の鍵です。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

誇示する
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
彼女はパーティーで新しいジュエリーを誇示するのが好きです。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

強奪する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
ギャングは地元の店主からお金を強奪しようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

逆立ちした; エネルギーに満ちた
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
彼は自信満々で部屋に入った。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

ふすま; 価値のないもの; 軽い冗談
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
農夫は伝統的な方法で小麦をふすまから分けました。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突然の鋭い痛みまたは感情的苦痛
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
議論後、彼女は罪悪感のパンを感じた。
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
彼女の机には四冊の本があります。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

濡れた; びしょびしょな;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
私の服はまだ雨で濡れています。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

ガラス製品
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
ウェディングレジストリには、上質なガラス製品が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

職員
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
職員は私が正しいフォームを見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医者は、小腸で栄養素がどのように吸収されるかを説明しました。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

従う
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
子供たちは親と先生に従うべきです。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻(グロテスクな形)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

タバコ
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
彼は夕食後にタバコを吸った。
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

伝統的に
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
バングラデシュは伝統的にそのおもてなしで知られています。
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

賢い
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
未来のためにお金を節約するのは賢明だった。
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

知識豊富な; 教養のある; 有識な
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
彼女は古代史に非常に詳しいです。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

無力, 無能
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
危機の前で政府の無力さが人々を失望させた。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
フランスの三色旗は世界で最も有名な国旗の一つです。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

やや; 少し; ほどほど
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
その映画は少し面白かったが、すごくはなかった。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

豊富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春は谷に野生の花の豊富さをもたらした。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

潰す
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
彼女は夕食を出す前にジャガイモを潰した。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛細血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
酸素は血液から組織に毛細血管を通って移動します。
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
その修正案は支持されませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

承認
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
その本は教会の正式な承認を得て出版されました。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商標
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
その会社のロゴはその商標です。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建領主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建領主は農民から税金を要求した。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

圧力鍋
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
圧力鍋を使うと、調理時間が半分以上短縮されます。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

例える
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
彼は彼女の声を甘い音楽に例えました。
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

代表する
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
彼は会議で私たちの会社を代表します。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

開会
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
その組織は正式に開会されました。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

建てる
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
彼らは町の広場に像を建てました。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

しなければならない
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
あなたは外出する前に宿題を終わらせなければなりません。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

ヴィンテージ / クラシック
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
彼女は1950年代のヴィンテージドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

壊疽
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
治療しなければ、傷は壊疽に至る可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加熱する
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
スープを提供する前に加熱してください。
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由の戦士
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
その自由の戦士は祖国の解放のために人生を捧げた。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

辞書編纂者
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
そのレキシコグラファーは辞書を編纂するのに数年を費やした。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促進する
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
実践的な教育を促進することは、スキルの発展を確実にします。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

好き
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
彼女は絵を好きで、キャンバスの前で何時間も過ごします。
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

脅威的な; 威圧的な
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が脅威的に見えた。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

混乱した
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
予期しないニュースを聞いた後、彼女は混乱しているように見えた。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵食
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
権力争いはしばしば人間性の侵食を引き起こします。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

硬い毛; 怒りで反応する
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見て、毛が逆立った。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面的な知識の誇示
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
彼のスピーチはサイオリズムで満ちており、誰も感動しなかった。
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

空中に漂う
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの香りがキッチンを漂ってきた。
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

主張する
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
彼は自分が正当な所有者だと主張しています。
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

切望する
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
海外に引っ越した後、彼は故郷を切望していた。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

招待された
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
彼女はパーティーに招待された。
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
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 /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

自分の尊厳を損ねて何かをする
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
王は平民に返答することをしなかった。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

バイリンガル
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
彼女はバイリンガルの家庭で育ち、英語とスペイン語の両方を話しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

コンサルタント
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
会社はマーケティング戦略を改善するためにコンサルタントを雇いました。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。